CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $488
  • Cash Discount Price: $585
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $488. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $585. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$585

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$488

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: $585 (130%)
Insurance Median: $488 (108%)
Cash: $585 (130% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $488 (108% 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
Perennial Advantage $38 - $431 8%
UnitedHealthcare $38 - $592 8%
Sidecar $39 - $852 9%
Aetna $195 - $566 43%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $256 - $410 57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $280 - $592 62%
Caresource $280 - $410 62%
Amerihealth $288 64%
Buckeye $288 - $410 64%
Molina $288 64%
Paramount $410 - $585 91%
Summacare $410 - $572 91%
Wellcare $410 91%
Zing Health $410 91%
Valor Health $422 94%
Health Ohio Network $455 101%
Tricare $488 - $520 108%
Cigna $520 115%
Claimsdoc $520 115%
First Health $585 130%
Multiplan $585 130%
Ohio Health Choice $585 130%
Healthscope $592 131%
Emerald Health $630 140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals