CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $17,193
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Northwest Medical Center is $17,193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17,193

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%)
Insurance Median: $17,193 (122%)
Ins. Median: $17,193 (122% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $2,500 - $25,183 18%
Humana $15,003 106%
Aetna $15,083 - $21,552 107%
Cigna $15,083 - $25,800 107%
Medicare (plans) $15,083 - $16,376 107%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $15,083 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,356 - $34,238 109%
Fresenius Health $15,384 109%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $15,535 110%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $15,836 112%
Scan Health Plan $15,836 112%
Wellcare $15,836 112%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $16,508 117%
Triwest $16,729 119%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $16,842 119%
Node Va $17,008 120%
Magellan $17,193 122%
Health Net $20,056 142%
Ambetter / Centene $21,995 156%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $23,909 169%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $24,512 174%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $26,141 185%
Node Fusion Network $30,015 213%
Seven Corners $35,318 250%
Coventry Medical Center $37,733 267%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals