CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Pampa Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $184
  • Cash Discount Price: $244
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Pampa Regional Medical Center is $184. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $244. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Plaza, Pampa, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$244

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$184

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: $244 (54%)
Insurance Median: $184 (41%)
Cash: $244 (54% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $184 (41% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $179 6%
Aetna $176 39%
Texas Blue Bonnet Health Plan $179 - $296 40%
Tricare $179 40%
Molina $188 - $296 42%
Provider Partners Health Plan $188 42%
Imperial Insurance Companies $190 42%
Employer Direct Healthcare $251 56%
Corporate Remedies (Wc) $269 60%
UnitedHealthcare $269 60%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Medical Plaza, Pampa, TX 79065
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals