CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Ascension Seton Southwest

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $419
Cash Discount Price: $1,082
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Ascension Seton Southwest is $419. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,082. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,082

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$419

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: $1,082 (240%)

Insurance Median: $419 (93%)

Cash: $1,082 (240% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $419 (93% 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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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	$25 - $41	6%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$31	7%
Dell Star	$31	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $432	7%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$31	7%
Wellpoint Star	$31	7%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$31	7%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$31	7%
Champva	$33 - $37	7%
Tricare	$337 - $424	75%
Aarp Mc Wellmed	$415	92%
Sendero Chap	$419	93%
Addr Cancer Together	$424	94%
Aetna	$424	94%
Covid Hrsa	$424	94%
Cshcn Cidc	$424	94%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement	$424	94%
Humana	$424 - $969	94%
Medicare (plans)	$424	94%
Research Study	$424	94%
Smarthealth	$424	94%
Superior Allwell	$424	94%
Wellcare Med Advantage	$424	94%
Connected Senior Care	$436	97%
Pphp Mcr Advantage	$445	99%
Tx Independence Hp	$445	99%
Occunet	$593	132%
Sendero Idealcare	$741	164%
Ambetter / Centene	$763	169%
Oscar Health Exchange	$932	207%

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 $1,082.
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 Ascension Seton Southwest 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.