CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $1,286
  • Cash Discount Price: $511
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Grandview Medical Center is $1,286. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $511. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$511

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,286

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: $511 (113%)
Insurance Median: $1,286 (285%)
Cash: $511 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,286 (285% 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 285% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 185%). 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%
UnitedHealthcare $146 - $1,305 32%
Medicaid / KanCare $191 42%
Self Pay $366 - $696 81%
Tricare $383 85%
Blue Advantage $397 88%
Humana $397 88%
Medicare (plans) $397 88%
Victory Health $397 88%
Viva Health $397 - $1,595 88%
Select Health $401 89%
Hospice $404 90%
Node Champva $404 90%
Node Va $404 90%
Cigna $405 - $700 90%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $405 90%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $408 91%
Aetna $409 - $806 91%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $412 91%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $504 112%
Ambetter / Centene $605 134%
Bp Health Advocate $611 - $725 136%
Healthspring $706 157%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $794 176%
Ag Administrators $855 - $1,015 190%
Alamed $855 - $1,015 190%
Choicecare $855 - $1,015 190%
Drummond $855 - $1,015 190%
American Employee Alliance $977 - $1,160 217%
Healthchoice $1,222 - $1,740 271%
Value Options $1,222 - $1,450 271%
First Health $1,466 - $2,268 325%
Multiplan $1,490 - $2,030 331%
Blue Bell Creameries $1,710 - $2,030 379%
Natl Comp Care $1,832 - $2,175 406%
Usa Ppo $1,832 - $2,175 406%
Coventry Work Comp Al $1,910 - $2,268 424%
Novanet $1,973 - $2,342 438%
Alabama Wc $2,077 - $2,465 461%
Cal-Med $2,077 - $2,465 461%
Corvel $2,077 - $2,465 461%
Associated Admin $2,199 - $2,610 488%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals