CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $14,491
Cash Discount Price: $28,275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Jackson Purchase Medical Center is $14,491. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28,275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1099 Medical Center Circle, Mayfield, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28,275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,491

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: $28,275 (200%)

Insurance Median: $14,491 (103%)

Cash: $28,275 (200% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14,491 (103% 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
Centercare Network	$1,465	10%
Bluegrass Family Health	$1,806 - $14,780	13%
Multiplan	$1,950	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,689 - $23,545	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,896 - $14,780	21%
Aetna	$14,234 - $14,491	101%
Tricare	$14,309	101%
Humana	$14,491 - $14,925	103%
Medicare (plans)	$14,491	103%
Secure Horizons	$14,491	103%
Unicare	$14,491	103%
Wellcare	$14,491	103%
Molina	$14,511	103%

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 $28,275.
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 Jackson Purchase 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.