CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Franciscan Health Michigan City

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $27,605
Cash Discount Price: $13,020
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Franciscan Health Michigan City is $27,605. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,020. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,020

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27,605

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: $13,020 (92%)

Insurance Median: $27,605 (196%)

Cash: $13,020 (92% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27,605 (196% 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
Medicare (plans)	$15,881	112%
Commercial [2001]	$23,702 - $48,562	168%
Managed Care [2000]	$23,702 - $48,562	168%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$23,702	168%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$23,702 - $26,072	168%
UnitedHealthcare	$23,702 - $26,072	168%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29,138 - $32,640	206%
Workers Comp [1172]	$31,762	225%
Unicare [1150]	$32,640	231%
Aetna	$48,562	344%

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 $13,020.
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 Franciscan Health Michigan City 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.