CMS Price Transparency Data
Blood transfusion
Facility: Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc
Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 36430
- Insurance Median: $655
- Cash Discount Price: $761
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc is $655. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $761. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 14Th Ave Nw, Ardmore, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$761
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$655
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Medicare Reference Rate
$450.73
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Medicare Reference Baseline: $450.73 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $761 (169%)
Insurance Median: $655 (145%)
Cash: $761 (169% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $655 (145% of Medicare)
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $450.73 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $38 - $437 | 8% |
| Medica Contracted [320239] | $386 - $1,170 | 86% |
| Aetna | $389 - $744 | 86% |
| Humana | $389 - $807 | 86% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $389 - $601 | 86% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $390 - $696 | 87% |
| Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] | $393 - $702 | 87% |
| Webtpa Contracted [320417] | $423 - $491 | 94% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $437 | 97% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $437 | 97% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $437 | 97% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $437 | 97% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $437 | 97% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $437 | 97% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $437 | 97% |
| Independent Health [20197] | $437 | 97% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $437 | 97% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $437 | 97% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $437 | 97% |
| Medical Associates Health [20444] | $437 | 97% |
| Medicare (plans) | $437 - $1,170 | 97% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $437 | 97% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $437 | 97% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $437 | 97% |
| Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] | $437 | 97% |
| Tricare | $437 | 97% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $446 | 99% |
| Cigna | $450 - $711 | 100% |
| Osma Health Contracted [320292] | $453 - $526 | 101% |
| United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] | $599 - $760 | 133% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $601 | 133% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $601 | 133% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $601 | 133% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $604 - $760 | 134% |
| Benefit Management Contracted [320052] | $604 - $760 | 134% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $604 - $760 | 134% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $604 - $760 | 134% |
| Quik Trip Contracted [320447] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Workers Comp [20426] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] | $604 - $702 | 134% |
| Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] | $655 - $760 | 145% |
| Healthscope Contracted [320182] | $655 - $760 | 145% |
| Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] | $655 - $760 | 145% |
| Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] | $655 - $983 | 145% |
| Point C Contracted [320238] | $655 - $760 | 145% |
| Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] | $655 - $760 | 145% |
| Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] | $655 - $760 | 145% |
| Community Care Contracted [320080] | $668 - $819 | 148% |
| First Health Contracted [320128] | $670 - $778 | 149% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320144] | $685 - $796 | 152% |
| Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] | $755 - $936 | 168% |
| Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] | $765 - $889 | 170% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $806 - $1,053 | 179% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $874 | 194% |
| Kempton Contracted [320214] | $983 | 218% |