CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $670
  • Cash Discount Price: $550
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice is $670. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $550. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$550

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$670

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: $550 (122%)
Insurance Median: $670 (149%)
Cash: $550 (122% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $670 (149% 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
Simply Healthcare $290 - $304 64%
Sunshine State $304 67%
Molina $313 69%
Amerihealth Caritas $319 71%
Community Care Plan $319 71%
Florida Community Care $319 - $483 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $439 97%
Aetna $452 - $3,714 100%
UnitedHealthcare $452 - $2,137 100%
Simply Freedom Optimum $461 102%
Wellcare $461 102%
Careworks $480 - $2,749 106%
Enlyte $480 - $2,749 106%
Avmed $1,004 223%
Usa Managed Care $1,100 244%
First Health $1,141 253%
Ambetter / Centene $1,185 263%
Oscar Health $6,934 1538%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2600 Laurel Road East, North Venice, FL 34275
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals