CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Medina Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $277
Cash Discount Price: $635
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Medina Regional Hospital is $277. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $635. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Avenue E, Hondo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$635

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$277

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: $635 (141%)

Insurance Median: $277 (61%)

Cash: $635 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $277 (61% 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
Amerigroup	$31 - $32	7%
Community First Health Plan	$31 - $706	7%
Superior Health Plan	$31 - $274	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$179	40%
Amerivantage	$233	52%
Aetna	$247 - $424	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$277 - $529	61%
Cigna	$282	63%
Blue Advantage	$353	78%
Curative	$424 - $1,241	94%
Benefit Administrators	$706	157%

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 $635.
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 Medina Regional Hospital 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.