CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $471
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Temple University Hospital is $471. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$471

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%)

Insurance Median: $471 (104%)

Ins. Median: $471 (104% 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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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
Amerihealth Caritas	$33	7%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$62 - $510	14%
Upmc Health Plan	$62 - $496	14%
Keystone First	$68 - $487	15%
Health Partners Plans	$132 - $473	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$208 - $1,477	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$297 - $471	66%
Aetna	$373 - $501	83%
Geisinger	$379 - $510	84%
Humana	$464	103%
Innovage	$473	105%
Cigna	$487 - $612	108%
Clover Health	$492	109%
Elder Health	$556	123%
Gateway Health Plan	$580	129%
Wtc Health Program	$580	129%
Naphcare	$696	154%
Oscar Health	$696	154%
Prime Health Services	$738	164%
Occunet	$765	170%

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 $X.
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 Temple University 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.