CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $2,739
  • Cash Discount Price: $924
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Baldwin Health is $2,739. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $924. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 6.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$924

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,739

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: $924 (205%)
Insurance Median: $2,739 (608%)
Cash: $924 (205% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,739 (608% 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 608% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 508%). 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
Veterans Eval Services $36 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $191 42%
UnitedHealthcare $230 - $1,119 51%
Tricare $398 88%
Triwest $410 91%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $412 - $635 91%
Humana $412 91%
Medicare (plans) $412 91%
Windsor Health Plan $412 91%
Community Hospice $419 93%
Hospice $419 93%
Mercy Medical Hospice $419 93%
Node Champva $419 93%
Node Va $419 93%
Cigna $420 - $1,545 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $420 93%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $423 94%
Select Health $423 94%
Aetna $424 - $7,522 94%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $427 95%
Us Dol $523 116%
Self Pay $541 - $2,507 120%
Ambetter / Centene $628 139%
First Choice $678 150%
American Employee Alliance $1,203 - $3,343 267%
Multiplan $1,714 - $6,853 380%
First Health $2,255 - $6,748 500%
Alamed $2,300 - $6,393 510%
Multiplan Inc $2,300 - $6,393 510%
Coventry Work Comp Al $2,351 - $6,535 522%
One Health $2,405 - $6,686 534%
Pro America $2,405 - $6,686 534%
Novanet $2,428 - $6,748 539%
Alabama Wc $2,555 - $7,104 567%
Gulf Health $2,555 - $7,104 567%
Principal Ppo $2,555 - $7,104 567%
Viva Health $2,555 - $7,104 567%
National Health $2,706 - $7,522 600%
Galaxy $2,736 - $7,605 607%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals