CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Winkler County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $969
  • Cash Discount Price: $957
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Winkler County Memorial Hospital is $969. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $957. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$957

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$969

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: $957 (212%)
Insurance Median: $969 (215%)
Cash: $957 (212% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $969 (215% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $55 - $964 12%
Aetna $741 - $1,261 164%
Caprock Mcr Adv- All Plans $741 - $964 164%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $741 - $964 164%
Molina Mcr Adv $741 - $964 164%
Superior Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $741 - $964 164%
Humana $748 - $1,261 166%
UnitedHealthcare $912 - $1,484 202%
First Care Chip - All Other Plans $1,139 - $1,484 253%
First Care Star $1,139 - $1,484 253%
Molina Chip $1,139 - $1,484 253%
Molina Mcaid $1,139 - $1,484 253%
Superior Star/Chip $1,139 - $1,484 253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 821 Jeffee Drive, Kermit, TX 79745
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals