CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $643
Cash Discount Price: $824
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center is $643. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $824. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$824

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$643

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: $824 (183%)

Insurance Median: $643 (143%)

Cash: $824 (183% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $643 (143% 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
Pa Health And Wellness	$50	11%
Wellcare	$449 - $565	100%
Aetna	$554	123%
Tricare	$554	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$554 - $979	123%
Mvp	$565 - $979	125%
Amerihealth	$571	127%
Humana	$573	127%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$582 - $979	129%
Emblem	$582 - $824	129%
Fidelis	$979	217%
Icircle	$979	217%

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 $824.
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 Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center 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.