CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $424
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos is $424. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$424

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%)
Insurance Median: $424 (94%)
Ins. Median: $424 (94% 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 $27 - $1,902 6%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $88 7%
Community First $31 7%
Amerigroup $32 - $458 7%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $32 7%
Superior $35 8%
Humana $159 - $424 35%
Allwell $424 94%
Christus Health $424 - $593 94%
Triwest $424 94%
Washington National $424 94%
Wellcare $424 94%
Aetna $432 96%
Cigna $436 - $4,927 97%
Provider Partners Health Plan $436 97%
Shared Health Insurance Company $445 99%
Devoted Health Plan $458 102%
Sendero $724 161%
Naphcare Inc. $847 188%
Healthcare Highways $1,072 238%
Five Point Credit Union $4,020 892%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals