Blood transfusion Cost by Hospital

Blood transfusion is a hospital service. Prices are from 2287 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$772median cash price · 2287 hospitals, 52 statestypically $330–$2,117 depending on the hospital
≈ 16.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,305
Cash / self-pay
$772
Insurer-negotiated
$597
Medicare pays
$47
$330$2,117
Median cash $772  ·  Medicare $47  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $772 — about 16.3× the Medicare rate ($47). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($95).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,305 list price could save about $533 (41%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $117 $372 — 106 min —
Dickenson Community Hospital Clintwood, VA $117 $193 — 109 min —
Lee County Community Hospital Pennington Gap, VA $117 $268 — 112 min 15.2%
Johnson Memorial Hospital Franklin, IN $119 $412 ★ 5/5 144 min 14.9%
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center Bristol, TN $119 $433 ★ 2/5 192 min 15.8%
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN $119 $431 ★ 2/5 207 min 14.8%
Sycamore Shoals Hospital Elizabethton, TN $119 $400 ★ 2/5 154 min 15.0%
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Rogersville, TN $119 $414 — 112 min 14.9%
Greeneville Community Hospital Greeneville, TN $119 $412 ★ 2/5 159 min 16.0%
Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN $119 $412 ★ 1/5 208 min 15.5%
Indian Path Community Hospital Kingsport, TN $119 $400 — 147 min 14.5%
Franklin Woods Community Hospital Johnson City, TN $119 $401 ★ 3/5 176 min 14.2%
Johnson County Community Hospital Mountain City, TN $119 $412 — 126 min —
Russell County Hospital Lebanon, VA $119 $430 ★ 4/5 117 min 15.8%
Smyth County Community Hospital Marion, VA $119 $443 ★ 3/5 142 min 14.7%
Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA $119 $430 ★ 3/5 186 min 15.1%
Lonesome Pine Hospital Big Stone Gap, VA $119 $452 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.7%
Estes Park Medical Center Estes Park, CO $124 $157 — — 14.9%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $125 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $125 — — 104 min 15.4%
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $130 — ★ 2/5 206 min 17.2%
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH $136 $211 — — —
Mercy Hospital-Cassville Cassville, MO $140 $194 — 93 min 15.3%
Big Horn Hospital Hardin, MT $146 $160 — 140 min —
Yalobusha General Hospital Water Valley, MS $147 $369 — — 15.4%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Blood transfusion

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $772; Medicare pays $47.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 16
$34
$8 – $243
Medicaid 338
$239
$26 – $1,111
Amerigroup 168
$356
$31 – $1,053
Independent Health 29
$366
$53 – $512
Geisinger 66
$421
$38 – $1,947
Centene / Ambetter 812
$422
$42 – $1,305
AmeriHealth 223
$423
$43 – $1,666
Medicare 589
$433
$91 – $681
Priority Health 59
$444
$107 – $1,046
Highmark 128
$451
$42 – $1,599
Molina Healthcare 547
$451
$34 – $1,394
Devoted Health 160
$459
$372 – $932
Anthem 551
$466
$32 – $2,976
UPMC Health Plan 90
$466
$43 – $1,344
Humana 1048
$466
$83 – $1,931
Tricare / VA 414
$466
$176 – $1,505
AvMed 58
$507
$267 – $899
Medica 248
$510
$100 – $1,292
UCare 64
$545
$260 – $1,091
UnitedHealthcare 1553
$578
$76 – $2,174
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$619
$188 – $1,322
HealthPartners 271
$633
$181 – $1,116
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1357
$666
$135 – $2,121
Kaiser Permanente 236
$683
$443 – $2,262
SelectHealth 43
$693
$95 – $4,882
Sanford Health Plan 74
$694
$406 – $1,078
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 145
$755
$124 – $1,992
MVP Health Care 78
$767
$17 – $1,818
Security Health Plan 57
$773
$422 – $1,094
Aetna 1419
$787
$239 – $2,404
Oscar Health 223
$795
$257 – $2,887
Health Net 323
$824
$382 – $2,674
Bright Health 66
$827
$597 – $1,687
Healthcare Highways 51
$913
$303 – $5,841
Coventry 152
$1,020
$345 – $1,719
Cigna 1162
$1,028
$342 – $3,513
EmblemHealth 61
$1,065
$10 – $16,068
MultiPlan / PHCS network 877
$1,154
$565 – $2,737

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Mississippi$292
Tennessee$375
Arizona$387
Alabama$393
Arkansas$470
Louisiana$481

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXDallas, TXCincinnati, OHNew York, NYBaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXSacramento, CABaton Rouge, LABronx, NYCharlotte, NCKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CANashville, TNOmaha, NESaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBirmingham, ALEl Paso, TXLittle Rock, ARMiami, FL

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioFloridaPennsylvaniaNew YorkIllinoisWisconsinMinnesotaNorth CarolinaLouisianaMichiganGeorgiaTennesseeColoradoMissouriNebraskaIowaOklahomaKentuckyArkansasKansasSouth DakotaVirginiaWashingtonIndianaArizonaMarylandMississippiMassachusettsWest VirginiaAlabamaMaineSouth CarolinaNorth DakotaNew JerseyMontanaOregonIdahoNew HampshireUtahNevadaNew MexicoConnecticutWyomingHawaiiVermontPuerto RicoRhode IslandAlaskaDelawareWashington DC

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2287 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $772, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,305, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $597, a Medicare rate of about $47. Most cash prices fall between $330 and $2,117 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Blood transfusion cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2287 US hospitals is $772. Most hospitals fall between $330 and $2,117. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Blood transfusion?
Medicare pays about $47. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Blood transfusion prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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