CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $407
Cash Discount Price: $370
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $407. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $370. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$370

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$407

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: $370 (82%)

Insurance Median: $407 (90%)

Cash: $370 (82% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $407 (90% 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
Healthcare Highways	$14 - $393	3%
Christus Spohn Health Network	$15 - $429	3%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$18 - $500	4%
Provider Network Of America	$19 - $536	4%
Quik Trip	$19 - $536	4%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$19 - $536	4%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$19 - $536	4%
Multiplan/Phcs	$20 - $572	4%
Prime Health Services	$21 - $713	5%
Driscoll Health Plan	$31	7%
Superior Health	$31	7%
Aetna	$42 - $407	9%
Curative	$306	68%
Ambetter / Centene	$407	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$407 - $440	90%
Christus Health Plan	$407	90%
Cigna	$407	90%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$407	90%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$407	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$407	90%
Wellcare Complete	$407	90%
Wellmed	$407	90%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$407	90%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$428	95%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$611	136%
Sana Benefits	$611	136%

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 $370.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi 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.