CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $386
  • Cash Discount Price: $471
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $471. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$471

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$386

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: $471 (104%)
Insurance Median: $386 (86%)
Cash: $471 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $386 (86% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $71 - $451 16%
Carolina Complete Health $71 16%
Partners Behavioral Health $71 16%
Alliance Behavioral Health $72 16%
Amerihealth Caritas $72 16%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $72 16%
UnitedHealthcare $72 - $2,325 16%
Vaya Behavioral Health $72 16%
Wellcare $72 16%
Absolute Total Care $132 29%
Molina $132 - $473 29%
Gaston County Jail $142 32%
Aetna $233 - $469 52%
Medcost $320 71%
Cigna $340 - $838 75%
Carolina Caring $373 - $1,127 83%
Beech Street $386 86%
Multiplan $386 86%
Humana $414 - $482 92%
Self Pay $424 94%
First Health Network $447 99%
Devoted Health $473 105%
Healthteam $473 105%
Longevity Health $473 105%
Surgery Plus $789 175%
Corporate Benefits Service $1,212 269%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals