CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $452
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,131
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is $452. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$452

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: $2,131 (473%)
Insurance Median: $452 (100%)
Cash: $2,131 (473% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $452 (100% 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
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $1,082 6%
Aetna $31 - $1,791 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $410 7%
Community First $31 - $936 7%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $31 7%
El Paso First $31 7%
First Care $31 7%
Molina $31 - $410 7%
Superior $31 - $410 7%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $32 7%
Humana $163 - $410 36%
Allwell $410 91%
Christus Health $410 - $575 91%
Coventry $410 91%
Texas Healthspring $410 91%
Triwest $410 91%
Wellcare $410 91%
Provider Partners Health Plan $423 94%
Texas Independence Health Plan $423 94%
Shared Health Insurance Company $431 96%
Us Imaging Network $439 97%
Amerigroup $443 - $936 98%
Devoted Health Plan $443 98%
Imperial Health Plan $452 100%
Medicare (plans) $452 100%
Procare Advantage $452 100%
Employer Direct $493 109%
Gilsbar Inc. $534 118%
Naphcare Inc. $821 182%
Community First Health Plan $2,454 - $3,744 544%
Healthcare Highways $2,556 - $3,900 567%
Christian Brothers Services $2,812 - $4,290 624%
First Health $3,323 - $5,070 737%
Healthsmart $3,323 - $6,240 737%
Multiplan $3,323 - $5,070 737%
Phcs $3,323 - $5,070 737%
Cigna $3,395 - $4,308 753%
Medicus Internatiaonal $3,835 - $5,850 851%
Five Point Credit Union $4,020 892%
Beech Street $4,090 - $6,240 907%
Health Management Network $4,090 - $6,240 907%
Provider Select $4,090 - $6,240 907%
National Choicecare $4,857 - $7,410 1078%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals