CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $629
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,275
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Methodist Charlton Medical Center is $629. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$629

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: $1,275 (283%)
Insurance Median: $629 (140%)
Cash: $1,275 (283% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $629 (140% 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
UnitedHealthcare $227 - $464 50%
Aetna $433 - $702 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $433 - $1,530 96%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $433 96%
Medicare (plans) $433 - $464 96%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $433 96%
Wellcare [7016] $433 96%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $455 101%
Cigna $455 - $802 101%
Globalhealth [1003] $455 101%
Procare Advantage [7018] $455 101%
Humana $459 102%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $459 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $468 104%
Coralvita [9216] $520 115%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $542 120%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $564 125%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $607 135%
Molina [3017] $629 140%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $672 149%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $694 154%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $715 159%
Allied National [2031] $715 159%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $715 159%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $737 164%
Ambetter / Centene $741 164%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $780 173%
Web Tpa [3049] $802 178%
Department Of Labor [8004] $867 192%
Evry Health [1013] $867 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $867 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $867 192%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $867 192%
Sana Benefits [3069] $867 192%
Velocity [3070] $867 192%
Medicaid / KanCare $977 217%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $1,084 240%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $1,084 240%
Dart Member Care [3039] $1,170 260%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $1,170 260%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $1,170 260%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals