CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sky Ridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $17,082
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Sky Ridge Medical Center is $17,082. 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 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,082

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: $17,082 (121%)

Ins. Median: $17,082 (121% 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
Physician Health Partners	$1,680 - $1,975	12%
United	$2,967 - $16,484	21%
Cigna	$3,494 - $42,002	25%
Kaiser	$4,200 - $17,423	30%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$4,369 - $9,415	31%
Aetna	$5,738 - $17,082	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,082 - $34,276	121%
Bright Health	$17,082	121%
Humana	$17,082	121%
Rocky Mountain Health	$17,082	121%
Total Longterm Care	$17,082	121%
Triwest Health Alliance	$17,082	121%
Devoted Health	$17,423	123%
Innovage Pace	$17,423	123%
Delaware Life Insurance	$17,594	125%
Mutual Of Omaha	$17,594	125%
Wellcare	$17,594	125%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$25,016	177%
Multiplan	$26,069	185%

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 $X.
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 Sky Ridge 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.