CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $16,824
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center is $16,824. 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 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 W 95Th St, Evergreen Park, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,824

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: $16,824 (119%)

Ins. Median: $16,824 (119% 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
Cigna	$13,339	94%
Allwell	$16,414	116%
Clear Spring	$16,414	116%
Devoted	$16,414	116%
Humana	$16,414 - $22,407	116%
Molina Healthcare	$16,414 - $22,979	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,414 - $26,865	116%
Wellcare	$16,578	117%
Aetna	$16,742 - $26,498	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,742 - $30,529	119%
Healthspring	$16,906	120%
Imagine Health	$18,454	131%
Illinicare Health Plan	$19,696	140%
Healthlink	$31,459	223%

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 OSF Little Company of Mary 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.