CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Putnam General Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $152
Cash Discount Price: $150
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Putnam General Hospital is $152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$152

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: $150 (33%)

Insurance Median: $152 (34%)

Cash: $150 (33% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $152 (34% 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
Medicare (plans)	$42 - $253	9%
Aetna	$51 - $413	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $389	11%
Cigna	$51 - $389	11%
Humana	$51 - $389	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$52 - $238	12%
Medicaid / KanCare	$54 - $246	12%

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 $150.
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 Putnam General Hospital 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.