CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $498
  • Cash Discount Price: $762
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at UF Health Shands Hospital is $498. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $762. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$762

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$498

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: $762 (169%)
Insurance Median: $498 (110%)
Cash: $762 (169% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $498 (110% 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
Beacon Health Strategies $319 71%
Humana $319 - $465 71%
Sunshine State Health Plan $319 71%
UnitedHealthcare $319 - $479 71%
Aetna $321 - $1,141 71%
Simply Healthcare $325 72%
Florida Community Care $333 74%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $348 77%
Community Care Plan $348 77%
Molina $348 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $439 - $3,233 97%
Vha $439 97%
Capital Health Plan $461 - $692 102%
North Central Hospice $461 102%
Wellcare $461 102%
Careplus $475 105%
Positive Healthcare Partners $483 107%
Carelon Health $489 108%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $507 112%
Devoted Health Plan $507 112%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $507 112%
Uaa $528 117%
Ghilcrest County $549 122%
Levy County $549 122%
Northeast Fl Hospital $609 135%
Wellpath $702 156%
Ambetter / Centene $728 162%
Avmed $778 - $879 173%
Florida Health Care Plan $790 175%
Health First $970 215%
Prime Health Services $970 215%
Archbold Medical Center $1,039 231%
Genex $1,039 231%
Geha $1,246 276%
Cigna $2,346 520%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals