CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Navicent Health Baldwin

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $426
Cash Discount Price: $324
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Navicent Health Baldwin is $426. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 821 North Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$426

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: $324 (72%)

Insurance Median: $426 (95%)

Cash: $324 (72% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $426 (95% 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	$37 - $537	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $2,248	8%
Georgia Health Advantage	$37 - $426	8%
Humana	$37 - $550	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $5,479	8%
Care Source	$38 - $434	8%
Clover	$38 - $434	8%
Eon Health	$38 - $434	8%
Pruitt Health	$39 - $426	9%
Alliant	$44 - $2,181	10%
Ambetter / Centene	$50 - $330	11%
Cigna	$68 - $498	15%
Securehealth	$82 - $226	18%
Multiplan	$421 - $518	93%
Novanet	$518	115%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$550	122%

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 $324.
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 Navicent Health Baldwin 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.