CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: McKenzie Health System

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price low confidence
A fair price for this
$328
about 0.7× the $451 Medicare rate · typically $52–$627
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$68
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $260 under the fair price · 0.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $451 Fair price $328 This hospital $68 Cash price $344 Hospital's list price $430

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How this hospital compares to other MI hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 MI hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $68 Priciest $144

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MI hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

⚠ The cash price looks unusually high next to the insurance price — it may be the full list price, not a real cash discount. Call to confirm the self-pay rate.

A fair price for a Blood transfusion is about $328 (about 0.7× the $451 Medicare rate). McKenzie Health System charges insurers about $68, or about $344 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Sandusky, MI.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

1 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $68 15%
Priority Health $68 15%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $33 - $43
Government programs also on file: Medicaid.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 120 N Delaware Street, Sandusky, MI 48471
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals