CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $898
Cash Discount Price: $829
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is $898. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $829. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$829

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$898

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: $829 (184%)

Insurance Median: $898 (199%)

Cash: $829 (184% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $898 (199% 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
Upmc Health Plan	$31 - $152	7%
Aetna	$36 - $458	8%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$41 - $450	9%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$42	9%
Geisinger	$43	10%
Amerihealth Caritas	$44 - $450	10%
Pa Health & Wellness	$47 - $450	10%
Upmc Work Partners	$90	20%
Multiplan	$105 - $1,105	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$131 - $1,102	29%
Cigna	$450	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$450 - $931	100%
Preferred Healthcare System	$898	199%
Coventry/First Health	$967	215%
Fidelis	$1,036	230%
Intergroup	$1,036 - $1,174	230%
Health Coalition Partners	$1,105	245%
Private Health Care Systems	$1,105	245%
Selectcare	$1,105	245%
Health Payors Organization	$1,174	260%
Humana	$1,174	260%

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 $829.
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 UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside 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.