CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $206
Cash Discount Price: $275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center is $206. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2360 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$206

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: $275 (61%)

Insurance Median: $206 (46%)

Cash: $275 (61% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $206 (46% 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
Amerigroup	$75	17%
Caresource	$76 - $165	17%
Peach State Health Plan	$76	17%
Awc Networks	$107	24%
Oscar Health Plan	$107 - $192	24%
Aetna	$110 - $374	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$110 - $411	24%
Cigna	$110 - $330	24%
Georgia Assurance	$110	24%
Humana	$110 - $358	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$110 - $412	24%
Wellcare	$110	24%
Alliant Health Plans	$138 - $220	31%
Clover	$143	32%
Ambetter / Centene	$165	37%
Multiplan	$385	85%
Private Health Care Systems	$468	104%
Beech Street	$495	110%

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 $275.
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 Atrium Health Floyd Polk 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.