CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $534
Cash Discount Price: $107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $534. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$534

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: $107 (24%)

Insurance Median: $534 (118%)

Cash: $107 (24% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $534 (118% 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
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$192	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$192 - $415	43%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$415	92%
Medicaid / KanCare	$415 - $1,142	92%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$415	92%
Selecthealth [3740]	$415	92%
Web Tpa [2115]	$415	92%
Cigna	$485 - $922	108%
American Postal Workers Union [1070]	$504	112%
Aetna	$564 - $611	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$564 - $788	125%
First Health [1375]	$611	136%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$611	136%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$799	177%

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 $107.
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 Seton Medical Center Harker Heights 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.