CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $701
Cash Discount Price: $326
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $701. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $326. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$326

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$701

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: $326 (72%)

Insurance Median: $701 (156%)

Cash: $326 (72% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $701 (156% 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
Molina	$163 - $740	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$389 - $584	86%
Magnolia Ms	$393 - $545	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$401 - $843	89%
Littler	$407	90%
Aetna	$409 - $529	91%
Ppo Plus	$488	108%
Integrated Health Plan	$610	135%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$701	156%
Crittenden County	$701	156%
Davidson Hospitality	$701	156%
Dunn Investment Company	$701	156%
First State Bank Trust	$701	156%
Gossett Motor Cars	$701	156%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$701	156%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$701	156%
Jas D Collier	$701	156%
Mechanical Systems	$701	156%
Mid-South Transport	$701	156%
Patterson Warehouses	$701	156%
Radians	$701	156%
Rei Nation	$701	156%
Retzer Resources	$701	156%
State Systems	$701	156%
W W Wood Products	$701	156%
Watkins Uiberall	$701	156%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$814	181%
Mpcn	$876	194%

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 $326.
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 Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus 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.