CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $17,385
Cash Discount Price: $14,260
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is $17,385. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,260. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 W High St, Morris, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14,260

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,385

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: $14,260 (101%)

Insurance Median: $17,385 (123%)

Cash: $14,260 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17,385 (123% 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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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
Cigna	$9,022 - $17,163	64%
Choicecare Hum Othr - All Other Plans	$9,450	67%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$12,552	89%
Caterpillar - All Plans	$13,598	96%
Choicecare Hum Mcr Ppo	$15,040	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$15,040 - $18,698	107%
Aetna	$15,341 - $19,024	109%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$15,491	110%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$22,139	157%
Multiplan Prime Ntwrk	$22,139	157%
Ambetter / Centene	$24,011	170%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26,212 - $30,564	186%
Hfn All Plans - All Plans	$50,379	357%
Capp Care Ppo-Oth	$54,527	386%

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 $14,260.
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 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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.