CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $419
Cash Discount Price: $375
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is $419. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $375. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$375

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$419

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: $375 (83%)

Insurance Median: $419 (93%)

Cash: $375 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $419 (93% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$31 - $1,217	7%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$377	84%
Medicare (plans)	$394 - $440	87%
Ascension Complete	$419	93%
Centurion Of Tn	$419	93%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund	$419	93%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement	$419	93%
Humana	$419	93%
Nhc Advantage	$419	93%
Triwest Va Pccc	$419	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$419	93%
Aetna	$427	95%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement	$431	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$544	121%
Oscar Health	$586	130%
Smart Health	$586	130%
Cigna	$954 - $2,183	212%

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 $375.
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 Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital 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.