CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $638
  • Cash Discount Price: $625
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $638. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $625. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$625

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$638

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: $625 (139%)
Insurance Median: $638 (142%)
Cash: $625 (139% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $638 (142% 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
Fidelis $8 - $496 2%
Amerihealth $28 - $776 6%
Empire $38 - $45 8%
Aetna $451 - $792 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $451 - $3,136 100%
Geisinger $460 - $632 102%
Humana $516 - $977 114%
Tricare $516 114%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans $521 116%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans $568 126%
Geisinger - All Plans $601 133%
Cigna $644 143%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans $644 143%
Independent Health - All Plans $672 149%
UnitedHealthcare $713 - $1,085 158%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans $713 158%
Pomco Inc - All Plans $744 165%
Emblem Health - All Plans $910 202%
Emblem/Ghi $955 212%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans $1,034 229%
Healthnow - All Plans $3,114 691%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals