CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,223
Cash Discount Price: $282
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine is $1,223. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 511 Hospital St, San Augustine, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,223

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: $282 (63%)

Insurance Median: $1,223 (271%)

Cash: $282 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,223 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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

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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	$23 - $434	5%
Cigna	$31 - $2,016	7%
Superior	$31 - $48	7%
Tchp	$31	7%
United	$31 - $2,733	7%
Wellpoint	$31 - $651	7%
Aetna	$270 - $683	60%
Humana	$383 - $1,913	85%
Scanhealth	$442	98%
Md Save	$478	106%
PHCS	$736 - $2,186	163%
Multiplan	$757 - $1,913	168%
Galaxy	$974 - $2,460	216%
Angelina County	$1,045	232%
Entrust	$1,125 - $2,842	250%
Brookshire Brothers	$1,148	255%

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 $282.
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 CHI St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine 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.