CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $430
Cash Discount Price: $219
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University Medical Center of El Paso is $430. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$430

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: $219 (49%)

Insurance Median: $430 (95%)

Cash: $219 (49% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $430 (95% 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
Amerigroup Tx	$31 - $37,827	7%
El Paso Health	$31 - $796	7%
Medicaid / KanCare	$31 - $378	7%
Superior Tx	$31 - $393	7%
Molina Tx	$34	8%
Healthnet	$39	9%
Aetna	$141 - $430	31%
Cigna	$394 - $766	87%
El Paso Health Dual	$430	95%
Medicare (plans)	$430	95%
Molina	$430	95%
Wellcare	$430	95%
Wellmed	$430	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$469 - $1,042	104%
Humana	$469 - $912	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,415	314%

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 $219.
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 University Medical Center of El Paso 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.