CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $864
  • Cash Discount Price: $846
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Shands Jacksonville is $864. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $846. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$846

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$864

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: $846 (188%)
Insurance Median: $864 (192%)
Cash: $846 (188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $864 (192% 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
Aetna $307 - $1,301 68%
Carelon Health $319 71%
Humana $319 - $1,308 71%
Florida Community Care $333 74%
Simply Healthcare $335 74%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $348 77%
Community Care Plan $348 77%
Molina $348 - $570 77%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $461 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $461 - $3,208 102%
Capital Health Plan $461 - $769 102%
Beacon Health Strategies $475 105%
Careplus Health Plan $475 105%
Florida Health Care Plan $475 - $790 105%
UnitedHealthcare $479 - $3,044 106%
Positive Healthcare Partners $483 - $507 107%
Devoted Health Plan $484 - $507 107%
Wellcare Of Florida $539 120%
Florida Complete Care $576 128%
Volusia Health Network $646 143%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $677 150%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $723 160%
Wellpath $724 161%
Ambetter / Centene $728 162%
Centivo $846 188%
Avmed $864 192%
Disney Cruise Line $923 205%
Health First Health Plan $1,000 - $1,077 222%
Mental Health Associates $1,000 222%
Prime Health Services $1,077 239%
Florida Health Alliance $1,108 246%
Archbold Medical Center $1,154 256%
Genex $1,154 256%
First Health $1,308 290%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $1,308 290%
Medsave Usa Tpa $1,308 290%
Cigna $1,325 294%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $1,385 - $1,462 307%
Multiplan $1,385 307%
Novanet $1,385 307%
Truli For Health $2,138 474%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals