CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $433
Cash Discount Price: $264
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Singing River Gulfport is $433. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $264. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$264

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$433

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: $264 (59%)

Insurance Median: $433 (96%)

Cash: $264 (59% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $433 (96% 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
Cigna	$378 - $9,277	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$378 - $664	84%
Aetna	$386 - $1,000	86%
Humana	$386 - $401	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$390 - $405	87%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$393 - $606	87%
Shared Health	$397 - $413	88%
Wellcare	$397 - $413	88%
Molina	$401	89%
Singing River Health System Employees	$453 - $476	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$568 - $590	126%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$681	151%
First Choice	$689	153%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network	$708	157%
90 Degree Benefits	$719 - $748	160%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$728	162%

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 $264.
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 Singing River Gulfport 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.