CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $414
Cash Discount Price: $992
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is $414. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $992. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$992

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$414

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: $992 (220%)

Insurance Median: $414 (92%)

Cash: $992 (220% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $414 (92% 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
Aetna	$37 - $1,720	8%
Christus Exchange Health Plan	$37 - $414	8%
Mcr Clover Health	$37 - $414	8%
Mcr Texas Independence Health	$37 - $414	8%
Mcr Wellcare	$37 - $414	8%
Oscar Health Plan	$37 - $414	8%
Va Triwest Health Alliance	$37 - $414	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42 - $55	9%
Superior Hlth Plan Mmcd	$875 - $910	194%
Healthcare Highways	$1,459 - $1,517	324%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,459 - $1,517	324%
Humana	$1,653 - $1,720	367%
Cigna	$1,750 - $1,821	388%
Texas Mutual Insurance Co	$1,750 - $1,821	388%

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 $992.
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 Guadalupe 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.