CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $209
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at West Tennessee Healthcare Camden Hospital is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $209. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 175 Hospital Drive, Camden, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$209

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $209 (46%)

Insurance Median: $193 (43%)

Cash: $209 (46% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (43% 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	$93 - $158	21%
Veterans Affairs	$153	34%
Cigna	$159	35%
River Valley Plan	$193	43%
Aetna	$452 - $482	100%
Oscar	$678	150%
Celtic Insurance Company	$699	155%

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 $209.
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 West Tennessee Healthcare Camden 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.