CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood transfusion

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 36430 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 36430
  • Insurance Median: $1,716
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,637
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood transfusion at Parkridge Medical Center is $1,716. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,637. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $450.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,637

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,716

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: $3,637 (807%)
Insurance Median: $1,716 (381%)
Cash: $3,637 (807% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,716 (381% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 381% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 281%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
United $264 - $3,617 59%
Ambetter / Centene $501 - $615 111%
Amerigroup $522 - $2,365 116%
Bright Health $583 - $922 129%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $618 - $2,453 137%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $632 - $707 140%
Peach State $686 - $1,150 152%
Wellcare $686 - $1,150 152%
Humana $858 - $3,719 190%
Cigna $865 - $3,454 192%
Aetna $961 - $3,230 213%
Health One Alliance $1,116 - $2,534 248%
Value Option $1,716 - $1,921 381%
Magellan Behavioral Health $2,059 - $2,306 457%
Multiplan $2,059 - $2,306 457%
North Ga Health Services $2,230 - $2,498 495%
Employers Health Network $2,402 - $2,690 533%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $2,402 - $2,690 533%
Apex Health $2,550 566%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $2,550 566%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $2,550 566%
Mhnet $2,573 - $2,882 571%
Compsych $2,745 - $3,074 609%
Beech Street $3,020 - $3,382 670%
Prime Health $3,020 - $3,382 670%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals