CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Colquitt Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $2,104
Cash Discount Price: $1,527
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Colquitt Regional Medical Center is $2,104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,527. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3131 South Main Street, Moultrie, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,527

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,104

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: $1,527 (339%)

Insurance Median: $2,104 (467%)

Cash: $1,527 (339% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,104 (467% 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 467% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 367%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup	$36 - $2,233	8%
Medicare (plans)	$408	91%
Tricare	$408	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$408 - $1,965	91%
Ambetter / Centene	$530	118%
Alliant	$673	149%
Aetna	$949 - $2,233	211%
Beech Street	$949 - $2,233	211%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$949 - $2,233	211%
Caresource	$949 - $2,233	211%
Cigna	$949 - $2,233	211%
First Health/Prev. Southcare	$949 - $2,233	211%
Humana	$949 - $2,233	211%
Integrated Health Plan-W/C	$949 - $2,233	211%
Medicaid / KanCare	$949 - $2,233	211%
Nova Net	$949 - $2,233	211%
Nova Net-Worker'S Comp	$949 - $2,233	211%
Peachstate	$949 - $2,233	211%
Selfpay	$949 - $2,233	211%
Three Rivers-Worker'S Comp	$949 - $2,233	211%

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 $1,527.
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 Colquitt Regional 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.