CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Tristar Summit Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $935
Cash Discount Price: $1,336
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Tristar Summit Medical Center is $935. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,336. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,336

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$935

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: $1,336 (296%)

Insurance Median: $935 (207%)

Cash: $1,336 (296% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $935 (207% 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 207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 107%). 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

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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	$224 - $2,823	50%
Bright Health	$227 - $827	50%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$246	55%
Ambetter / Centene	$298 - $310	66%
Humana	$334 - $2,569	74%
Cigna	$337 - $3,454	75%
Aetna	$374 - $2,303	83%
Centurion	$550	122%
Bgfh Singlesource	$668 - $1,135	148%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$768 - $2,264	170%
Multiplan	$868	193%
Employers Health Network	$935	207%
Oscar	$990	220%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$1,002	222%
Compsych	$1,069	237%
Beech Street	$1,176	261%
Prime Health	$1,176	261%
Apex Health	$2,550	566%
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 $1,336.
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 Summit 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.