CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $722
Cash Discount Price: $925
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC is $722. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $925. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1051 Noell Ln, Rocky Mount, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$925

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$722

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: $925 (205%)

Insurance Median: $722 (160%)

Cash: $925 (205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $722 (160% 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
America'S Choice	$648	144%
Provider Network Of America	$694	154%
Quik Trip	$694	154%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$694	154%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$694	154%
Healthsmart	$722	160%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$740	164%
Multiplan/Phcs	$740	164%
Fortified Provider Network	$787	175%
Prime Health Services	$787	175%
Integrated Health Plan	$879	195%

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 $925.
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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount LLC 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.