CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $1,399
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,794
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah is $1,399. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,794. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 10Th Ave West, Mobridge, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,794

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,399

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: $1,794 (398%)
Insurance Median: $1,399 (310%)
Cash: $1,794 (398% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,399 (310% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medica Mcare Advan $682 151%
UnitedHealthcare $682 - $1,469 151%
Medica Mn Health Care $716 159%
Medica Msho Mcare $716 159%
Wellmark Indem/Ppo-All Plans $1,399 310%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $1,525 338%
Avera/Dakotacare-All Plans $1,740 386%
Sanford Healthplan-All Plans $1,740 386%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1401 10Th Ave West, Mobridge, SD 57601
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals