CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $1,495
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,990
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Tristar Horizon Medical Center is $1,495. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,990. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,990

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,495

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: $2,990 (663%)
Insurance Median: $1,495 (332%)
Cash: $2,990 (663% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,495 (332% 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 332% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 232%). 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
United $241 - $2,460 53%
Bright Health $508 - $827 113%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $551 122%
Ambetter / Centene $667 - $694 148%
Humana $748 - $2,569 166%
Cigna $754 - $3,454 167%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $792 - $2,371 176%
Aetna $837 - $2,303 186%
Oscar $990 220%
Centurion $1,232 273%
Bgfh Singlesource $1,495 - $2,542 332%
Employers Health Network $2,093 464%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $2,243 498%
Apex Health $2,550 566%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $2,550 566%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $2,550 566%
Multiplan $2,691 597%
Beech Street $2,751 610%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Highway 70 East, Dickson, TN 37055
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals