CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $463
  • Cash Discount Price: $661
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $463. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $661. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$661

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$463

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: $661 (147%)
Insurance Median: $463 (103%)
Cash: $661 (147% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $463 (103% 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.

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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 $28 6%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $1,079 6%
Geisinger $30 - $944 7%
Amerihealth $31 - $442 7%
Gateway $31 - $991 7%
Jefferson Health Plan $31 7%
Upmc $31 - $991 7%
Aetna $32 - $1,489 7%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health $39 - $472 9%
Pnoa $88 - $755 20%
Highmark $177 - $887 39%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $177 - $986 39%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue $177 - $554 39%
Highmark Community Blue $177 - $870 39%
Ellwood Group $283 - $841 63%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $330 - $421 73%
Devoted Health Plan $378 - $446 84%
Workers Comp $412 91%
Life Butler County $421 93%
Medicare (plans) $421 93%
Peak Health $421 - $988 93%
Provider Partners $421 93%
Tricare $421 93%
Humana $437 97%
The Health Plan $446 - $988 99%
Pa Health & Wellness $450 100%
American Health Plan $463 103%
Cigna $472 - $961 105%
Private Healthcare Systems $661 - $802 147%
Devon $708 157%
Intergroup $755 168%
Multiplan $850 189%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals