CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $685
Cash Discount Price: $1,278
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $685. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,278. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,278

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$685

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: $1,278 (284%)

Insurance Median: $685 (152%)

Cash: $1,278 (284% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $685 (152% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$387 - $3,391	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$394 - $1,699	87%
Select Health	$402	89%
Absolute Total Care	$406	90%
Clover	$414	92%
Molina Marketplace	$445	99%
Centurion	$503	112%
The Care Network	$580 - $1,224	129%
Oscar Healthplan	$657	146%
Naphcare	$677	150%
UnitedHealthcare	$693 - $1,251	154%
Peachstate	$715	159%
Caresource	$758	168%
Cigna	$2,572	571%

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 $1,278.
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 Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col 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.