CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $397
  • Cash Discount Price: $309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Fayette Medical Center is $397. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$397

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: $309 (69%)
Insurance Median: $397 (88%)
Cash: $309 (69% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $397 (88% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $191 42%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $309 69%
Aetna $340 - $405 75%
Cigna $340 75%
Healthnet $340 75%
Humana $371 - $397 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $397 88%
Medicare (plans) $397 88%
Simpra $397 88%
UnitedHealthcare $397 - $618 88%
Healthspring $618 137%
Seven Corners $675 150%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals