CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Fayette County Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $15,704
Cash Discount Price: $23,487
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Fayette County Hospital is $15,704. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23,487. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 650 W Taylor St, Vandalia, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23,487

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,704

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: $23,487 (166%)

Insurance Median: $15,704 (111%)

Cash: $23,487 (166% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15,704 (111% 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
Healthlink Hmo	$6,068	43%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$7,140	51%
Coventry/Ghp-All Plans	$15,267	108%
Aetna	$15,502 - $16,206	110%
Health Alliance Mcare	$15,704	111%
Healthlink Mcr Adv	$15,704	111%
Humana	$15,704	111%
Cigna	$17,616	125%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$19,401	137%
UnitedHealthcare	$19,495	138%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19,729	140%
Multiplan - All Plans	$19,964	141%

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 $23,487.
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 Fayette County 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.