CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $189
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$189

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: $111 (25%)

Insurance Median: $189 (42%)

Cash: $111 (25% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $189 (42% 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
Amerihealth	$44	10%
Carolina Complete	$44	10%
Healthy Blue	$44	10%
Wellcare	$44	10%
Ambetter / Centene	$54 - $111	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$69 - $423	15%
Cigna	$86 - $149	19%
Aetna	$132 - $423	29%
First Health	$135 - $258	30%
Medcost	$211 - $220	47%
Phcs	$234	52%
Multiplan	$264	59%
Cary - Alignment	$444	99%
Cary - Liberty	$507	112%
Cary - Pruitt	$507	112%
Cary - Wellcare	$507	112%

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 $111.
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 Wakemed, Cary Hospital 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.