CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Baylor University Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $848
Cash Discount Price: $1,018
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Baylor University Medical Center is $848. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,018. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,018

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$848

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: $1,018 (226%)

Insurance Median: $848 (188%)

Cash: $1,018 (226% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $848 (188% 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
Superior Health Plan	$31 - $417	7%
Wellpoint (Fka Amerigroup)	$31 - $409	7%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$377 - $984	84%
Aetna	$397 - $3,901	88%
Humana	$397 - $1,187	88%
Triwest	$397	88%
Corvel	$416	92%
Prime Health Services	$416	92%
American Health Plan	$417	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$417 - $1,255	93%
Healthspring	$417	93%
Molina	$417	93%
Procare Advantage	$417	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$457 - $1,187	101%
Texas Workforce Commission	$611	136%
Ambetter / Centene	$822	182%
Cigna	$836 - $984	185%
Employers Health Network	$933	207%
Quiktrip	$933	207%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$984	218%
Imagine Health	$1,062	236%
Curative	$1,102	244%
First Health	$1,187	263%
Healthsmart	$1,187 - $1,272	263%
Private Health Care System	$1,272	282%

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 $1,018.
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 Baylor University 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.