CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Oakbend Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $443
Cash Discount Price: $134
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Oakbend Medical Center is $443. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$443

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: $134 (30%)

Insurance Median: $443 (98%)

Cash: $134 (30% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $443 (98% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $443	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$112	25%
Aetna	$318 - $325	71%
Humana	$398 - $441	88%
Ambetter / Centene	$443 - $780	98%
Friday Health Plan Mcr	$443	98%
Medicare (plans)	$443	98%
Friday Health Plan-All Other Plans	$554	123%
Medicaid / KanCare	$663 - $678	147%
Wellcare Mcare-All Plans	$696 - $712	154%
Community Health Choice-All Plans	$729 - $746	162%
Oscar - All Plans	$829 - $848	184%

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 $134.
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 Oakbend 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.