CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $651
  • Cash Discount Price: $179
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $651. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$651

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: $179 (40%)
Insurance Median: $651 (144%)
Cash: $179 (40% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $651 (144% 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
Molina $163 - $760 36%
Magnolia Ms $281 - $560 62%
Integrated Health Plan $396 - $610 88%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $400 - $780 89%
Ms Breast And Cervical $400 89%
Triwest $400 89%
UnitedHealthcare $400 - $600 89%
Littler $407 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $412 - $833 91%
Primewell $412 - $1,000 91%
Aetna $420 - $529 93%
Shared Health $420 93%
Wellcare $420 93%
Ppo Plus $488 108%
Christian Health Aid $610 135%
Usa Mco $651 144%
Ashley Furniture Stores $720 160%
Crittenden County $720 160%
Davidson Hospitality $720 160%
Dunn Investment Company $720 160%
First State Bank Trust $720 160%
Gossett Motor Cars $720 160%
Hattiesburg Clinic $720 160%
Hospitality Management Advisors $720 160%
Jas D Collier $720 160%
Mechanical Systems $720 160%
Mid-South Transport $720 160%
Patterson Warehouses $720 160%
Radians $720 160%
Rei Nation $720 160%
Retzer Resources $720 160%
State Systems $720 160%
W W Wood Products $720 160%
Watkins Uiberall $720 160%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $814 181%
Lucent Health $832 185%
Mpcn $900 200%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals