CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Purcell Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,387
Cash Discount Price: $1,189
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Purcell Municipal Hospital is $1,387. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 North Green Avenue, Purcell, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,387

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: $1,189 (264%)

Insurance Median: $1,387 (308%)

Cash: $1,189 (264% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,387 (308% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 308% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 208%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$350 - $1,981	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$403 - $600	89%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$424	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$437 - $1,845	97%
Ok Complete Hlth Comm - All Other Plans	$552	122%
Cigna	$1,387	308%
Healthcare Highways - All Plans	$1,585	352%
Humana	$1,585 - $1,981	352%
Ok Complete Hlth Mcaid	$1,981	440%

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 $1,189.
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 Purcell Municipal Hospital 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.