CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $617
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,538
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is $617. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,538. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,538

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$617

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: $1,538 (341%)
Insurance Median: $617 (137%)
Cash: $1,538 (341% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $617 (137% 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
Texas Health Network $30 7%
Amerigroup $32 - $215 7%
United $33 - $1,702 7%
Community Health Choice Mcd $34 8%
Molina Healthcare $34 8%
Humana $38 - $4,690 8%
Aetna $39 - $2,947 9%
Superior Health Plan $92 - $948 20%
Cigna $228 - $3,128 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $251 - $538 56%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $271 - $364 60%
Oscar $300 - $2,358 67%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 67%
Texas Workforce Commission $369 82%
Healthcare Highways $392 - $5,841 87%
Evry Health $420 93%
Imagine Health $538 119%
Christus (Usfhp) $615 136%
Curative Administrators $615 - $1,672 136%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $661 - $1,307 147%
Averde Health $692 154%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $692 - $2,115 154%
Multiplan $769 - $1,384 171%
Coventry National First Health $820 182%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $846 188%
Rockport Workers Comp $846 188%
Beech Street $923 - $1,230 205%
Independent Medical System $923 205%
National Healthcare Solutions $923 205%
Prime Health Services $923 205%
Southwest Medical $923 205%
Coastal Comp $999 222%
Fiesta Mart, Inc $1,153 256%
Physicians, Inc $1,307 290%
Affiliated Ppo $1,384 307%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals