CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $576
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,019
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Merit Health River Region is $576. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,019. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,019

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$576

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: $1,019 (226%)
Insurance Median: $576 (128%)
Cash: $1,019 (226% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $576 (128% 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.

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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
Veterans Eval Services $35 8%
UnitedHealthcare $64 - $647 14%
Magnolia $333 74%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $333 74%
Medicaid / KanCare $333 - $647 74%
Caresource Truecare $340 75%
Molina Chip $360 80%
First Choice $413 - $3,183 92%
Medicare (plans) $413 92%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $413 92%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $413 92%
Tricare $414 92%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $420 93%
Node Va $420 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $421 93%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $421 93%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $421 93%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $421 93%
Aetna $425 - $1,698 94%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $428 95%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $433 96%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $436 97%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $462 103%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $525 116%
Ms Work Comp $576 128%
Humana $647 144%
Molina Exchange $660 146%
Node Seven Corners $713 158%
Magnolia Exchange $734 163%
Advanced Health Systems $762 169%
Self Pay $764 - $1,273 170%
Medpartners $849 188%
Vantage Commercial $944 209%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $981 218%
Trimed Billing Solutions $1,273 282%
Cigna $1,753 - $2,971 389%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $2,334 518%
Phcs $2,546 565%
Ms Health Partners $3,183 706%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $3,683 817%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals