CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $1,399
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,236
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $1,399. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,399

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: $1,236 (274%)
Insurance Median: $1,399 (310%)
Cash: $1,236 (274% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,399 (310% 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $412 - $3,068 91%
Aetna $451 - $2,590 100%
Humana $451 100%
Medicare (plans) $451 - $460 100%
UnitedHealthcare $451 - $2,021 100%
Alliance_Premier_Network $483 - $1,542 107%
Mercycare $501 - $1,602 111%
Triology $516 - $1,970 114%
Security_Health_Plan $546 - $2,050 121%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $556 - $2,486 123%
Alliance $569 - $1,816 126%
Hfn $576 - $2,486 128%
United_Healthcare $579 - $2,741 128%
Beloit_Health_System $586 - $1,873 130%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $590 - $1,886 131%
Cigna $607 - $1,937 135%
Health_Partners_Insurance $617 - $1,970 137%
Health_Payment_Systems $620 - $1,979 138%
Dean_Health_Plan $647 - $2,067 144%
Medical_Associates $667 - $2,131 148%
Wps $701 - $2,464 156%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $708 - $2,260 157%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $778 - $2,486 173%
Chorus_Community $809 - $2,583 179%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $809 - $2,583 179%
Multiplan $809 - $2,971 179%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $809 - $2,583 179%
Coventry $859 - $2,745 191%
Dean_Care $859 - $2,745 191%
Healthsmart $890 - $2,842 197%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals