CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Frio Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,343
Cash Discount Price: $1,068
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Frio Regional Hospital is $1,343. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,068. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 S Ih 35, Pearsall, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,068

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,343

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: $1,068 (237%)

Insurance Median: $1,343 (298%)

Cash: $1,068 (237% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,343 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Cigna	$333	74%
Amerigroup Texas	$351	78%
Superior Health Plan	$351	78%
Aetna	$1,145	254%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,312 - $1,373	291%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,404	311%
Choicecare	$1,526	339%
Humana	$1,526	339%

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 $1,068.
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 Frio 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.