Blood transfusion Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Blood transfusion is a hospital service. Prices are from 2348 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$782median cash price · 2348 hospitals, 52 statestypically $331–$2,133 depending on the hospital

≈ 16.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$1,309

Cash / self-pay

$782

Insurer-negotiated

$600

Medicare pays

$47

$331$2,133

Median cash $782 · Medicare $47 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $782 — about 16.5× 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 $1,309 list price could save about $527 (40%).

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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

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Johnson Memorial Hospital	Franklin, IN	$119	$412	★ 5/5	139 min	—
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center	Bristol, TN	$119	$433	★ 2/5	196 min	—
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center	Kingsport, TN	$119	$431	★ 2/5	204 min	—
Sycamore Shoals Hospital	Elizabethton, TN	$119	$400	★ 2/5	142 min	—
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital	Rogersville, TN	$119	$414	—	113 min	—
Greeneville Community Hospital	Greeneville, TN	$119	$412	★ 2/5	154 min	—
Johnson City Medical Center	Johnson City, TN	$119	$412	★ 1/5	211 min	—
Indian Path Community Hospital	Kingsport, TN	$119	$400	—	136 min	—
Franklin Woods Community Hospital	Johnson City, TN	$119	$401	★ 3/5	178 min	—
Johnson County Community Hospital	Mountain City, TN	$119	$412	—	131 min	—
Russell County Hospital	Lebanon, VA	$119	$430	★ 4/5	130 min	—
Smyth County Community Hospital	Marion, VA	$119	$443	★ 3/5	141 min	—
Johnston Memorial Hospital	Abingdon, VA	$119	$430	★ 3/5	192 min	—
Lonesome Pine Hospital	Big Stone Gap, VA	$119	$452	★ 4/5	131 min	—
Estes Park Medical Center	Estes Park, CO	$124	$157	—	—	—
Unity Health-Jacksonville	Jacksonville, AR	$125	—	—	130 min	—
Unity Health-Newport	Newport, AR	$125	—	—	103 min	—
Maimonides Medical Center	Brooklyn, NY	$130	—	★ 2/5	208 min	—
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center	Cincinnati, OH	$136	$211	—	—	—
Mercy Hospital-Cassville	Cassville, MO	$140	$194	—	101 min	—
Big Horn Hospital	Hardin, MT	$146	$160	—	140 min	—
Yalobusha General Hospital	Water Valley, MS	$147	$369	—	—	—
University Medical Center of El Paso	El Paso, TX	$149	$430	★ 3/5	240 min	—
Bayamon Medical Center	Bayamon, PR	$150	$23	—	279 min	—
Prowers Medical Center	Lamar, CO	$151	—	—	118 min	—

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 October 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: $782; Medicare pays $47.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Univera	16	$34 $8 – $243
Medicaid	348	$239 $26 – $1,111
Amerigroup	172	$360 $31 – $956
AmeriHealth	237	$417 $43 – $1,666
Geisinger	66	$421 $38 – $1,947
Centene / Ambetter	834	$424 $46 – $1,305
Medicare	597	$436 $91 – $649
Independent Health	30	$437 $68 – $548
Priority Health	58	$444 $107 – $1,047
Highmark	131	$450 $42 – $1,607
Molina Healthcare	575	$451 $34 – $1,076
Devoted Health	175	$455 $372 – $803
Humana	1089	$466 $90 – $1,830
Tricare / VA	423	$466 $177 – $1,450
UPMC Health Plan	105	$466 $43 – $1,431
Anthem	594	$496 $32 – $2,866
Medica	255	$516 $100 – $1,292
AvMed	62	$545 $285 – $1,005
UCare	69	$549 $290 – $1,084
UnitedHealthcare	1613	$578 $86 – $2,135
Harvard Pilgrim	47	$619 $224 – $1,322
HealthPartners	279	$623 $173 – $1,113
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1381	$656 $144 – $2,153
Kaiser Permanente	239	$680 $442 – $2,262
SelectHealth	43	$693 $95 – $4,882
Sanford Health Plan	76	$694 $408 – $1,081
Security Health Plan	60	$751 $422 – $1,111
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	146	$751 $96 – $1,991
MVP Health Care	79	$768 $17 – $1,818
Aetna	1475	$788 $252 – $2,468
Oscar Health	251	$810 $257 – $2,887
Bright Health	66	$827 $597 – $1,687
Health Net	326	$847 $382 – $2,661
EmblemHealth	74	$857 $49 – $12,590
Coventry	160	$907 $293 – $1,630
Healthcare Highways	51	$913 $303 – $5,841
Cigna	1215	$1,026 $342 – $3,464
MultiPlan / PHCS network	918	$1,160 $567 – $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

State	Median cash
Mississippi	$312
Tennessee	$349
Alabama	$393
Arkansas	$470
Arizona	$473
Louisiana	$481

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Mei Tang, MD	Hematology-Oncology	Baltimore, MD	234
Amit Barochia, MD	Hematology-Oncology	Melbourne, FL	127
Caron Rigden, MD	Medical Oncology	Saint Peters, MO	101
Nashat Gabrail, M.D.	Hematology-Oncology	Canton, OH	96
Solomon Zimm, MD, FACP	Hematology-Oncology	Merritt Island, FL	87
Long Dang, MD, PHD	Hematology-Oncology	Merritt Island, FL	86
Wesleigh Edwards, MD, PHD	Hospitalist	San Diego, CA	85
Ashish Dalal, MD	Hematology-Oncology	Melbourne, FL	81
Christina Carney, CNP	Nurse Practitioner	Red Wing, MN	79
James Mason, M.D.	Medical Oncology	La Jolla, CA	69
David Hermel, MD	Hematology-Oncology	La Jolla, CA	69
Dongyan Liu, M.D.	Medical Oncology	Frederick, MD	61

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Does Medicare cover Blood transfusion?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Blood transfusion. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $47. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $9 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2348 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $782, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,309, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $600, a Medicare rate of about $47. Most cash prices fall between $331 and $2,133 — 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 2348 US hospitals is $782. Most hospitals fall between $331 and $2,133. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Blood transfusion?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $47). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

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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