CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Wellspan York Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,801
Cash Discount Price: $1,714
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Wellspan York Hospital is $1,801. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,714. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 South George Street, York, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,714

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,801

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: $1,714 (380%)

Insurance Median: $1,801 (400%)

Cash: $1,714 (380% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,801 (400% 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 400% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 300%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $749	8%
Aetna	$95 - $1,952	21%
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$428 - $2,036	95%
Medicare (plans)	$428 - $462	95%
Highmark	$642 - $2,639	142%
Blue_Cross	$1,191 - $1,928	264%
First_Health_Network	$1,858 - $1,952	412%
Cigna	$1,913 - $1,945	424%
Phc	$1,929	428%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$1,972	438%
United_Healthcare	$2,017	447%
Geisinger	$2,036	452%
Upmc	$2,036	452%

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 $1,714.
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 Wellspan York 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.