CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $431
  • Cash Discount Price: $119
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center is $431. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$431

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: $119 (26%)
Insurance Median: $431 (96%)
Cash: $119 (26% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $431 (96% 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 $36 - $796 8%
UnitedHealthcare $178 - $796 39%
Sentara Health $205 - $419 45%
Cigna $332 - $439 74%
Aetna $340 - $566 75%
Medcost $379 84%
Humana $419 93%
Managed Medicaire $419 93%
Medicare (plans) $419 93%
United Mine Workers Of America $419 93%
Amerigroup $435 97%
Devoted Health Plan $439 97%
Molina Healthcare $439 - $571 97%
Mountain Empire Pace $439 97%
Nhc Advantage $439 97%
Wellcare $444 - $796 99%
Optima Health $561 124%
First Health Coventry $613 136%
Seven Corners, Inc. $796 177%
Ambetter / Centene $912 202%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 West Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN 37662
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals