CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $2,232
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,998
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Northside Hospital is $2,232. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,998. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,998

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,232

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: $1,998 (443%)
Insurance Median: $2,232 (495%)
Cash: $1,998 (443% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,232 (495% 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 495% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 395%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Champus Va $35 8%
One Call Diagnostics $56 12%
Mti $70 16%
Homelink $74 16%
Amerigroup $431 - $9,085 96%
Cigna $435 - $8,162 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $441 - $34,850 98%
Clear Springs Eon Health $441 - $3,928 98%
Medicare (plans) $441 - $4,807 98%
UnitedHealthcare $441 - $3,928 98%
Va Ccn $441 - $3,928 98%
Humana $445 - $4,085 99%
Bccp $448 - $4,006 99%
Cbww $448 - $4,006 99%
Tricare $448 - $5,081 99%
Truths Community $448 - $4,006 99%
Aetna $450 - $4,745 100%
Coventry $450 - $30,000 100%
Caresource $454 - $18,600 101%
Kaiser $454 - $4,046 101%
Wellcare $454 - $4,046 101%
Clover Health $463 - $4,124 103%
Pruitt Health Premier $463 - $4,124 103%
Ambetter / Centene $484 - $10,234 107%
Medicaid / KanCare $484 - $10,447 107%
Fairly Group $507 - $4,517 112%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $560 - $5,008 124%
Lantern $643 143%
Genex/Priority Care Solutions $916 203%
Spreemo $916 203%
Authentic 4D $1,031 229%
Streamline Imaging $1,031 229%
Georgia Reproductive Specialists $1,066 237%
Medlien Healthcare Services $1,066 237%
Corvel Workers Comp $1,145 254%
Employers Choice Network $1,145 254%
Fieldale Farms Wc $1,145 254%
Georgia Workers Compensation $1,145 254%
Med Care Solutions $1,199 266%
Oscar $1,252 - $3,487 278%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $1,465 - $12,000 325%
Quick Trip $1,465 - $27,500 325%
Northside Health Network $1,652 - $6,303 367%
Novanet_Ppo $1,865 - $35,000 414%
Phcs $1,998 - $37,500 443%
Beech Steet $2,264 502%
Multiplan $2,264 502%
Multiplan Workers Comp $2,264 502%
Careiq $2,664 591%
Dekalb_Department Of Health $2,664 591%
Fifa $2,664 591%
Institutional Marietta Surgery Center $2,664 591%
Institutional Veterans Evaluation Services $2,664 591%
Rabun County Boc $2,664 591%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals