CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 36430
Insurance Median: $512
Cash Discount Price: $942
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Milton S Hershey Medical Center is $512. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $942. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$942

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$512

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: $942 (209%)

Insurance Median: $512 (114%)

Cash: $942 (209% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $512 (114% 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
[Amerihealth Caritas]	$398 - $468	88%
[Highmark Wholecare]	$398 - $468	88%
[Geisinger]	$421 - $2,118	93%
[Health Partners Plans]	$435 - $477	97%
[Pa Health & Wellness]	$437 - $482	97%
[Highmark]	$463 - $2,516	103%
Aetna	$473 - $1,925	105%
Humana	$473	105%
[Healthspring]	$473	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$477 - $2,049	106%
[Upmc]	$477 - $2,100	106%
[Cbc]	$512 - $1,882	114%
[Point Comfort Underwriters]	$585	130%
[Highmark Aca]	$1,761	391%
Cigna	$1,817	403%
[Highmark Choice Blue]	$2,013	447%
[Preferred Healthcare Systems]	$2,132	473%
[First Health]	$2,274	505%
[Multiplan]	$2,274	505%

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 $942.
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 Milton S Hershey 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.