CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $146
  • Cash Discount Price: $811
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $811. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$811

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$146

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: $811 (180%)
Insurance Median: $146 (32%)
Cash: $811 (180% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $146 (32% 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.

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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
Molina $31 - $459 7%
Parkland $31 7%
Superior $31 - $459 7%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $2,113 7%
Wellpoint $31 - $459 7%
Aetna $34 - $785 8%
Ambetter / Centene $42 9%
Procare $42 - $437 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $941 10%
Humana $44 - $455 10%
Coventry $70 - $1,134 16%
Maestro Health/Fort Worth Firefighters $80 - $867 18%
Healthfirst $81 - $912 18%
Quiktrip $94 - $1,022 21%
United Options Nexus $99 - $1,448 22%
Rockwall County $104 - $1,135 23%
Cigna $108 - $1,195 24%
Phcs $130 - $1,315 29%
Galaxy Health Network $133 - $1,427 30%
Multiplan $133 - $1,411 30%
Healthsmart $160 - $1,346 35%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals