CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Dunes Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $583
Cash Discount Price: $664
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Dunes Surgical Hospital is $583. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $664. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N Sioux Point Road, Dakota Dunes, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$664

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$583

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: $664 (147%)

Insurance Median: $583 (129%)

Cash: $664 (147% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $583 (129% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$277 - $922	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$299	66%
Ne Total Care	$443	98%
Siouxland Pace	$443	98%
Cigna	$449 - $807	100%
Midlands Choice	$449 - $807	100%
Ia Total Care	$452	100%
Wellpoint	$452	100%
Molina	$456	101%
Amerigroup	$458	102%
Avera Health Plans	$481 - $865	107%
Multiplan	$481 - $865	107%
Oscar	$527	117%
Accountable Healthplan	$545 - $980	121%
Sanford Health Plan	$545 - $980	121%
Health Partners	$622 - $1,118	138%

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 $664.
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 Dunes Surgical 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.