CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $325
Cash Discount Price: $328
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is $325. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $328. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$328

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$325

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: $328 (73%)

Insurance Median: $325 (72%)

Cash: $328 (73% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $325 (72% 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
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$172	38%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$184 - $419	41%
Amish/Mennonite	$190	42%
Sanford Health Plan	$190	42%
The Alliance	$242 - $286	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$266 - $432	59%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$283 - $445	63%
UnitedHealthcare	$284	63%
Besse Forest Products	$293	65%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$293	65%
Rice Lake School District	$293	65%
Wps Health Insurance	$305 - $333	68%
Medica Of Wi	$322 - $328	71%
Cigna	$328	73%
Corvel	$328	73%
First Health	$328	73%
Health Partners	$328	73%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$328	73%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$328	73%
Trilogy	$329 - $331	73%
Coventry	$331	73%
Health Smart	$331	73%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$335	74%
Veteran'S Administration (Va Ccn)	$419	93%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$461	102%

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 $328.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 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.