CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $536
  • Cash Discount Price: $476
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $536. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $476. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$476

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$536

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: $476 (106%)
Insurance Median: $536 (119%)
Cash: $476 (106% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $536 (119% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $4,765 6%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $659 7%
Comm Care $533 118%
Medicaid / KanCare $533 118%
Molina $533 118%
Scott & White $533 118%
Superior $533 118%
Tcstar $533 118%
Wellpoint $533 118%
Aetna $536 - $597 119%
Humana $619 137%
Coventry First Health $666 148%
Galaxy Health $666 148%
Cigna $714 158%
Independent Medical System $809 179%
Multiplan Phcs $809 179%
Three Rivers $809 179%
Health Smart $857 190%
Usa Managed $857 190%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals