CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $606
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Titus Regional Medical Center is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $606. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$606

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $606 (134%)

Insurance Median: $58 (13%)

Cash: $606 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (13% 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
Christus Health Plan	$24 - $437	5%
Humana	$24 - $707	5%
Tricare	$24 - $437	5%
Triwest	$24 - $437	5%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $808	5%
Texas Mutual	$25 - $450	6%
Curative	$26 - $1,010	6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $808	7%
Aetna	$31 - $62	7%
Superior	$33 - $461	7%
Claritev	$47 - $808	10%
Healthcare Highways	$51 - $404	11%
Healthsmart	$80 - $707	18%
Cigna	$92 - $808	20%
Galaxy Health	$109 - $960	24%

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 $606.
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 Titus Regional 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.