CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $21,823
  • Cash Discount Price: $49,342
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $21,823. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49,342. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49,342

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21,823

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: $49,342 (350%)
Insurance Median: $21,823 (155%)
Cash: $49,342 (350% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21,823 (155% 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
Pacificare-All Plans $2,585 18%
Molina Exchange - All Plans $14,100 100%
Aetna $16,348 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17,458 - $27,367 124%
Brand New Day Mcr $17,458 124%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $17,458 124%
Molina Mcr Adv $17,458 124%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $17,458 124%
Tricare $17,458 124%
UnitedHealthcare $17,458 - $29,710 124%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv $19,204 136%
Healthnet Hmo $21,823 155%
Brand New Day Comm - All Plans $26,187 186%
Blue Shield-All Plans $33,903 240%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $47,932 340%
Self Pay Discount $49,342 350%
Cigna $52,866 374%
Trident - All Plans $52,866 374%
Multiplan Comp $56,390 399%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $59,915 424%
Humana $65,554 464%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals