CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $13,060
Cash Discount Price: $12,769
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc is $13,060. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,769. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2302 College Avenue, Conway, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,769

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,060

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$14,116.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $14,116.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $12,769 (90%)

Insurance Median: $13,060 (93%)

Cash: $12,769 (90% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13,060 (93% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $14,116.91 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Occunet	$9,810	69%
Allwell	$12,733	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,733 - $16,805	90%
Medipak	$12,733	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$12,733 - $18,285	90%
Usable	$12,733	90%
Wellmark	$12,860	91%
Humana	$12,867	91%
Aetna	$13,115	93%
Cigna	$13,115 - $18,487	93%
Ambetter / Centene	$14,150	100%
Coresource	$15,697	111%
Assured Benefits	$16,678	118%
Non Contracted	$16,805	119%
Qualchoice	$18,409	130%

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 $12,769.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify MS-DRG Code matches exactly: 871.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for MS-DRG code 871.
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.