CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Banner Ironwood Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $17,335
Cash Discount Price: $24,141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Banner Ironwood Medical Center is $17,335. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 37000 North Gantzel Road, Queen Creek, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24,141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,335

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: $24,141 (171%)

Insurance Median: $17,335 (123%)

Cash: $24,141 (171% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17,335 (123% 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
Aetna	$16,126 - $49,722	114%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$16,126	114%
Banner Health	$16,126	114%
Banner University Health Plan	$16,126	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,126 - $43,206	114%
Care 1St	$16,126	114%
Cigna	$16,126 - $59,383	114%
Gila River Health Care Corporation	$16,126	114%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$16,126 - $24,189	114%
Health Net	$16,126 - $23,866	114%
Humana	$16,126 - $16,610	114%
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan	$16,126	114%
Mercy Care	$16,126	114%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$16,126	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,126 - $52,031	114%
Upmc Health Plan	$16,126	114%
Wellpoint	$16,126	114%
Carelon	$16,932	120%
Devoted Health Services	$16,932	120%
Arizona Priority Care	$17,739	126%
Gold Kidney Health Plan	$17,739	126%
Oscar Health Plan	$24,189	171%

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 $24,141.
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 Banner Ironwood Medical Center 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.