CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,150
Cash Discount Price: $2,396
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida is $1,150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,396. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6535 Nemours Pkwy, Orlando, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,396

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,150

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: $2,396 (532%)

Insurance Median: $1,150 (255%)

Cash: $2,396 (532% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,150 (255% 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 255% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 155%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Tricare	$439	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$506	112%
Avmed	$743	165%
Employers Health Network Fl	$958	213%
Florida Blue	$958 - $1,462	213%
Truli	$958	213%
Cigna	$968	215%
Aetna	$1,054	234%
Evolutions Healthcare	$1,078	239%
Integra Administrative Group	$1,438	319%
Global Medical Management	$1,557	345%
Prime Health Services	$1,557	345%
Star Healthcare Network	$1,557	345%
Velocity	$1,797	399%
First Health Network	$1,869	415%
Pnoa	$1,917	425%
Seminole Tribe Of Fl	$1,917	425%
Private Healthcare Systems	$2,204	489%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,396.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 36430.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Nemours Childrens Hospital, Florida is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 36430.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.