CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $416
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,452
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Mercy Medical Center is $416. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,452. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,452

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$416

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: $1,452 (322%)
Insurance Median: $416 (92%)
Cash: $1,452 (322% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $416 (92% 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
Summacare $25 - $742 6%
United $29 - $1,367 6%
Buckeye $30 - $378 7%
Caresource $30 - $378 7%
Amerihealth $32 - $404 7%
Molina $32 - $385 7%
Aetna $38 - $3,004 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $2,021 8%
Cigna $38 - $1,164 8%
Humana $38 - $404 8%
The Health Plan $38 - $2,234 8%
Mmo $39 - $822 9%
Communicare $40 - $424 9%
Perennial Health $41 - $436 9%
Zing Health $42 - $444 9%
Aultcare $44 - $916 10%
Oscar $261 - $859 58%
Ohcp $381 - $1,086 85%
Omas $490 - $1,117 109%
Phphi $587 - $1,340 130%
Gms $685 - $1,564 152%
Immergrun $734 - $1,117 163%
Multiplan $881 - $2,011 195%
Cc Ehp $891 - $905 198%
Amish Community Aid Plan $1,005 - $1,117 223%
Ohio Healthy $1,206 268%
Php $1,340 297%
Medical Benefit Corp $1,564 347%
Consociate Health $1,676 372%
Frontpath $2,011 446%
Managed Care Services $2,011 446%
Tertiary Care Network $2,011 446%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH 44708
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals