CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $737
Cash Discount Price: $1,595
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest is $737. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,595. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2825 Parklawn Drive, Midwest City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,595

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$737

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: $1,595 (354%)

Insurance Median: $737 (164%)

Cash: $1,595 (354% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $737 (164% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medica	$61 - $731	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$424 - $437	94%
Humana	$432	96%
Oscar	$558 - $4,387	124%
Ambetter / Centene	$573	127%
Healthchoice	$743	165%
Kempton	$827	183%
Global Health Network	$908 - $929	201%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,496	332%
Cigna	$1,579	350%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,595.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 36430.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 36430.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.