CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Swedish Issaquah

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $954
Cash Discount Price: $315
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Swedish Issaquah is $954. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Ne Blakely Dr, Issaquah, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$954

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: $315 (70%)

Insurance Median: $954 (212%)

Cash: $315 (70% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $954 (212% 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 212% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 112%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Kaiser	$512 - $768	114%
Aetna	$528 - $9,339	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$538 - $2,173	119%
Humana	$543	120%
Blue Shield	$553 - $1,156	123%
Amerigroup	$564	125%
Cigna	$615 - $7,277	136%
Community Health Plan	$820	182%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$922 - $1,160	205%
Coordinated Care	$948	210%
Providence Health Plan	$1,137	252%
First Choice	$1,824 - $1,940	405%

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 $315.
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 Swedish Issaquah 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.