CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $517
Cash Discount Price: $188
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Huntsville Memorial Hospital is $517. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 Memorial Hospital Drive, Huntsville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$517

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: $188 (42%)

Insurance Median: $517 (115%)

Cash: $188 (42% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $517 (115% 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	$252	56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$376 - $601	83%
Community Health Choice	$414	92%
Superior Health Plan	$414	92%
Tdcj	$414	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$414	92%
Wellcare	$422	94%
Molina	$476	106%
Corporate Remedies	$517	115%
Prime Health Services	$517 - $563	115%
Texas Children'S Health Plan	$526	117%
Humana	$606	134%
Nx Health Network	$620	138%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$623	138%
Rockport	$638	142%
Multiplan	$676	150%
Scott And White	$676	150%
Cigna	$901	200%

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 $188.
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 Huntsville Memorial Hospital 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.