CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $475
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Saratoga Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $475. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$475

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $475 (105%)
Insurance Median: $41 (9%)
Cash: $475 (105% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (9% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $21 - $35 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $3,449 6%
Cdphp $27 - $1,476 6%
Fidelis $30 - $1,476 7%
Medicare (plans) $30 - $39 7%
Mvp $30 - $57 7%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $897 7%
Aetna $33 - $41 7%
Tricare $33 - $39 7%
Blue Shield Highmark $35 - $40 8%
Hamaspik $37 - $1,541 8%
Emblem Health Ghi $39 - $43 9%
Empire Plan Nyship $40 - $3,449 9%
Mvp Commercial $40 - $698 9%
Multiplan $43 - $847 10%
Cigna $48 - $57 11%
Magnacare $51 - $947 11%
Blue Shield $57 - $532 13%
Nascentia Health Options $64 14%
Emblem $66 - $724 15%
Mvp Essential Plan $656 - $1,312 146%
Mvp Govt Programs $656 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals