CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,608
Cash Discount Price: $2,473
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Tristar Skyline Medical Center is $1,608. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,473. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,473

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,608

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: $2,473 (549%)

Insurance Median: $1,608 (357%)

Cash: $2,473 (549% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,608 (357% 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 357% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 257%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Bright Health	$420 - $827	93%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$455	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$552 - $574	122%
United	$611 - $2,875	136%
Humana	$618 - $2,569	137%
Cigna	$623 - $3,454	138%
Aetna	$693 - $2,303	154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$718 - $2,264	159%
Oscar	$990	220%
Centurion	$1,019	226%
Bgfh Singlesource	$1,237 - $2,102	274%
Employers Health Network	$1,731	384%
Mhnet	$1,855	412%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$1,855	412%
Multiplan	$2,028	450%
Beech Street	$2,177	483%
Prime Health	$2,177	483%
Triwest Healthcare	$2,424	538%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$2,550	566%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$2,550	566%

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 $2,473.
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 Tristar Skyline Medical Center 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.