CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $583
  • Cash Discount Price: $324
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University Health System, Inc is $583. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$324

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: $324 (72%)
Insurance Median: $583 (129%)
Cash: $324 (72% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $99 - $829 22%
UnitedHealthcare $128 - $906 28%
Wellpoint $324 - $423 72%
Cigna $399 - $1,241 89%
Humana $399 89%
Aetna $415 - $906 92%
Devoted Health $415 92%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $419 93%
American Health $423 94%
Medicare (plans) $423 - $427 94%
Nhc $423 94%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $518 115%
Multiplan $777 172%
Nx Health $777 172%
Phcs $777 172%
Naphcare $842 187%
Coventry $906 - $3,100 201%
Beechstreet $971 215%
Prime Health $971 - $1,295 215%
Seven Corners $971 215%
Usa $1,036 230%
Evolutions $1,166 259%
Galaxy $1,166 259%
Healthsmart $1,166 259%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals