CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $20,201
Cash Discount Price: $21,722
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. is $20,201. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21,722. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21,722

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,201

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: $21,722 (154%)

Insurance Median: $20,201 (143%)

Cash: $21,722 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20,201 (143% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerihealth_Caritas_Delaware_Mco	$3,507	25%
Cigna	$15,444	109%
United_Healthcare	$17,160	122%
Aetna	$20,201	143%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24,395	173%
Bluechoice_Hmo	$35,511	252%
Cbs_Maryland	$35,511	252%

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 $21,722.
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 Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. 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.