CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Henrico Doctors' Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $2,197
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,355
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Henrico Doctors' Hospital is $2,197. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,355. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,355

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,197

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: $6,355 (1410%)
Insurance Median: $2,197 (487%)
Cash: $6,355 (1410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,197 (487% 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 487% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 387%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $909 - $3,591 202%
Bright Health $1,027 - $1,687 228%
Oscar $1,080 - $2,651 240%
United $1,203 - $2,860 267%
Universal Healthcare Group $1,398 - $1,995 310%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,597 - $2,197 354%
Aetna $2,034 - $2,097 451%
Virginia Health Network $2,224 - $4,131 493%
Lifeworks $2,550 566%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $3,813 846%
Corvel $4,576 1015%
Occunet Workers Comp $5,084 1128%
4Most Health Nework $5,720 1269%
Multiplan $5,720 1269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1602 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23229
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals