CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $750
Cash Discount Price: $1,054
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $750. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,054. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,054

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$750

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: $1,054 (234%)

Insurance Median: $750 (166%)

Cash: $1,054 (234% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $750 (166% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$28	6%
Geisinger Family Plan	$29	6%
Amerihealth	$32	7%
Health Partners	$33	7%
Upmc For You	$33	7%
Upmc Chip	$35	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$132 - $593	29%
Geisinger Health Plan	$432 - $1,242	96%
Medicare (plans)	$432	96%
Prison Health Services	$432	96%
Humana	$440	98%
Aetna	$453 - $1,003	101%
Cigna	$750	166%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$850	189%
Healthnet	$996	221%
Universal Managed Care	$1,054 - $1,105	234%
Intergroup Services	$1,360 - $1,530	302%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,425	316%
Multiplan	$1,445	321%

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 $1,054.
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 Geisinger-Community 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.