CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $450
  • Cash Discount Price: $525
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $450. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $525. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$525

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$450

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: $525 (116%)
Insurance Median: $450 (100%)
Cash: $525 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $450 (100% 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
Aetna $44 - $481 10%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley $45 - $569 10%
Upmc Health Plan $64 - $497 14%
Amerihealth Caritas $104 - $450 23%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $108 24%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $112 25%
Pa Health & Wellness $113 25%
Geisinger $114 - $393 25%
UnitedHealthcare $350 - $3,081 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $371 - $557 82%
Cigna $411 - $481 91%
Intergroup $569 - $744 126%
Coventry/First Health $700 155%
Saudi Armed Forces $700 155%
Health Payors Organization $744 165%
Multiplan $744 165%
National Provider Network $788 175%
Private Health Care Systems $788 175%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Childrens