CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Carrollton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $443
Cash Discount Price: $859
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Carrollton Regional Medical Center is $443. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $859. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4343 North Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$859

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$443

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: $859 (191%)

Insurance Median: $443 (98%)

Cash: $859 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $443 (98% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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	$35 - $665	8%
Amerigroup	$200 - $443	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$200 - $516	44%
Cigna	$200	44%
Medicaid / KanCare	$200 - $207	44%
Molina	$200 - $456	44%
Superior	$200 - $665	44%
Superior_Chip	$200	44%
Uhc_Chip	$200	44%
Uhc_Star	$200	44%
Uhc_Star_Plus	$200	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$200 - $870	44%
Humana	$399 - $443	89%
Medicare (plans)	$443	98%
Scott_And_White	$443	98%
Molina_Star_Plus	$456	101%
Molina_Health_Insurance_Marketplace	$576	128%
Scott_And_White_Epo	$716	159%
Scott_And_White_Hmo	$716	159%
Scott_And_White_Ppo	$716	159%
Scott_And_White_Swhp	$716	159%
Phcs	$1,074	238%

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 $859.
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 Carrollton Regional Medical Center 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.