CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $1,342
Cash Discount Price: $4,094
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $1,342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,094. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,094

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,342

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: $4,094 (908%)

Insurance Median: $1,342 (298%)

Cash: $4,094 (908% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,342 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). 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

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$440 - $755	98%
Friday Health	$452 - $2,028	100%
Cigna	$467 - $4,137	104%
Absolute Total Care	$543 - $931	120%
Peach State	$603 - $1,150	134%
United	$606 - $2,327	134%
Memorial Health Plan	$664 - $2,327	147%
Aetna	$727 - $3,633	161%
Amerigroup	$742 - $2,365	165%
Centurion	$835 - $7,512	185%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac	$1,056 - $2,068	234%
Prime Health	$1,099	244%
Health One Alliance	$1,116 - $2,379	248%
Employer'S Health Network	$1,122	249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,153 - $3,837	478%
Nhc Advantage	$2,550	566%
Novanet	$2,714 - $4,654	602%

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 $4,094.
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 Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center 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.