CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $21,207
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is $21,207. 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 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Se Hospital Ave, Stuart, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21,207

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: $21,207 (150%)

Ins. Median: $21,207 (150% 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	$14,064 - $37,141	100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14,064 - $36,829	100%
Humana	$14,064 - $27,663	100%
Miami Childrens Health Plan	$14,064	100%
United	$14,064 - $33,919	100%
Wellcare	$14,064	100%
Cigna	$14,132 - $26,998	100%
Avmed	$14,626 - $38,198	104%
Careplus	$14,767	105%
Freedom Health	$14,767	105%
Independent Living Systems	$14,767	105%
Multiplan	$14,767	105%
Clear Spring Health	$15,189	108%
Devoted Health	$15,470	110%

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 Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital 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.