CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Surgical Institute of Reading

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $722
Cash Discount Price: $636
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Surgical Institute of Reading is $722. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $636. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2752 Century Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$636

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$722

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: $636 (141%)

Insurance Median: $722 (160%)

Cash: $636 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $722 (160% 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
Unison	$28 - $414	6%
Highmark	$34	8%
Aetna	$414 - $1,138	92%
Bhp	$414 - $507	92%
Geisinger Health Plan	$414 - $620	92%
Devon	$823	183%
First Health	$932	207%
Tricare	$960	213%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,472	327%
United	$1,492	331%
Cigna	$64,163	14235%

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 $636.
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 Surgical Institute of Reading 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.