CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $458
Cash Discount Price: $509
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital is $458. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $509. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$509

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$458

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: $509 (113%)

Insurance Median: $458 (102%)

Cash: $509 (113% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $458 (102% 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
Keystone First	$34 - $954	8%
Pa Health_Wellness Chc	$36 - $1,009	8%
Medicaid / KanCare	$38 - $1,050	8%
Aetna	$48 - $2,667	11%
Jab Health Partners	$132	29%
Ibc	$458	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,181	262%
Cigna	$2,802 - $3,362	622%
Upmc Commercial	$3,362	746%

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 $509.
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 Jefferson Lansdale 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.