CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $706
  • Cash Discount Price: $763
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Yoakum Community Hospital is $706. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $763. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$763

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$706

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: $763 (169%)
Insurance Median: $706 (157%)
Cash: $763 (169% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $706 (157% 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
Humana $298 - $708 66%
Medicare (plans) $298 - $708 66%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $298 - $708 66%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $298 - $708 66%
Superior Mcr Advantage $298 - $708 66%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $298 - $708 66%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $298 - $708 66%
UnitedHealthcare $298 - $1,382 66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $301 - $1,293 67%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $373 - $886 83%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $477 - $1,134 106%
Entrust - All Plans $507 - $1,204 112%
Medicaid / KanCare $529 - $1,728 117%
Amera-Net-All Plans $545 - $1,296 121%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $545 - $1,296 121%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $567 - $1,348 126%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $582 - $1,382 129%
Cigna $582 - $1,382 129%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Beech Street-All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Directcare America-All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $618 - $1,469 137%
Aetna $654 - $1,555 145%
Healthsmart Work Comp $654 - $1,555 145%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $654 - $1,555 145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals