CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Waldron

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $2,268
Cash Discount Price: $15,455
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital Waldron is $2,268. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,455. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1341 West Sixth Street, Waldron, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15,455

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,268

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: $15,455 (109%)

Insurance Median: $2,268 (16%)

Cash: $15,455 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,268 (16% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Qual Choice Contracted [320324]	$1,602	11%
Aetna	$2,268 - $9,142	16%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264]	$2,268	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,268 - $3,927	16%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$2,268	16%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$2,268	16%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$2,268	16%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433]	$2,268	16%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$2,268	16%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$2,268	16%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$2,268	16%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$2,268	16%
Humana	$2,268 - $9,142	16%
Independent Health [20197]	$2,268	16%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$2,268	16%
Indian Health Service [20198]	$2,268	16%
Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515]	$2,268	16%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$2,268	16%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$2,268	16%
Medical Associates Health [20444]	$2,268	16%
Medicare (plans)	$2,268 - $2,381	16%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$2,268	16%
Pace Of The Ozarks [20518]	$2,268	16%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$2,268	16%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$2,268	16%
Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506]	$2,268	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,268	16%
Valir Pace [20503]	$2,268	16%
Cigna	$2,381	17%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,775	20%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$2,775	20%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,775 - $9,142	20%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$2,775 - $13,131	20%
Usable Contracted [320409]	$3,927	28%
Health Choice Contracted [320166]	$25,117	178%

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 $15,455.
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 Mercy Hospital Waldron 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.