CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Memorial Hospital Pembroke

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $20,979
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Memorial Hospital Pembroke is $20,979. 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 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7800 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,979

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: $20,979 (149%)

Ins. Median: $20,979 (149% 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
Broward County	$2,726	19%
Florida Pace Centers	$20,025	142%
Health Sun	$20,025	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$20,216	143%
Wellcare	$20,216 - $20,788	143%
Florida Community Care	$20,407	145%
Humana	$20,407	145%
Solis Health Plan	$20,597	146%
Aetna	$21,169	150%
Doctors Healthcare Plans	$21,551	153%
Longevity	$21,932	155%
Align Senior Care	$23,458	166%
Gold Kidney	$23,458	166%
Sunshine	$25,747 - $36,236	182%
Cigna	$29,138	206%
Oscar	$38,525	273%

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 Memorial Hospital Pembroke 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.