CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $552
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,432
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball is $552. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,432. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 Holderrieth, Tomball, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,432

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$552

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: $2,432 (540%)
Insurance Median: $552 (122%)
Cash: $2,432 (540% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $552 (122% 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
Texas Childrens Healthplans $31 7%
United $33 - $1,702 7%
Community Health Choice Mcd $34 8%
Molina Healthcare $34 8%
Humana $38 - $4,690 8%
Aetna $39 - $2,947 9%
Superior Health Plan $54 - $948 12%
Cigna $134 - $3,128 30%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $148 - $1,078 33%
Oscar $177 - $2,358 39%
Healthcare Highways $231 - $5,841 51%
Evry Health $247 - $841 55%
Coventry National First Health $330 - $1,121 73%
Christus (Usfhp) $362 - $1,232 80%
Curative Administrators $362 - $1,672 80%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 605 Holderrieth, Tomball, TX 77375
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals