CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $657
  • Cash Discount Price: $402
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Longview Regional Medical Center is $657. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $402. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$402

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$657

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: $402 (89%)
Insurance Median: $657 (146%)
Cash: $402 (89% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $657 (146% 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
Veterans Eval Services $39 9%
Self Pay $94 - $191 21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $227 - $912 50%
UnitedHealthcare $381 - $842 85%
Texas Rehab Commission $391 - $531 87%
Healthspring $436 97%
Humana $436 97%
Medicare (plans) $436 97%
Node Champva $443 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $443 98%
Node Triwest $443 98%
Node Va $443 98%
Tricare $443 98%
Aetna $445 - $1,445 99%
American Health Mcr Adv $454 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $456 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $458 102%
Superior $458 - $660 102%
Nx Health Network $501 - $679 111%
Wellness Pointe $532 118%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $554 123%
Access Direct Platinum $753 167%
Node Brookshire Brothers $776 172%
Cigna $779 - $893 173%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $824 183%
Health Smart $861 - $1,485 191%
Work Comp $886 197%
Verity Health Net $908 - $1,231 201%
Multiplan $1,017 - $1,804 226%
Gregg Co Detention Center $1,154 256%
Aim Administrators $1,174 - $1,592 260%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals