CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Lower Bucks Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $456
Cash Discount Price: $434
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Lower Bucks Hospital is $456. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $434. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$434

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$456

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: $434 (96%)

Insurance Median: $456 (101%)

Cash: $434 (96% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $456 (101% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $776	5%
Health Partners Plan	$28 - $651	6%
Keystone	$30 - $451	7%
Humana	$347	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$434 - $464	96%
Medicare (plans)	$434 - $456	96%
Pa Health & Wellness	$434 - $521	96%
Tricare	$434	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$434 - $1,745	96%
Provider Patners Health Plan	$447	99%
Spartan Plan Pa	$456	101%
Auto Insurance	$477	106%
Worker Compensation	$490	109%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$608	135%
Highmark	$967	215%
Cigna	$1,049	233%

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 $434.
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 Lower Bucks 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.