CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$13,134
about 0.9× the $14,117 Medicare rate · typically $11,086–$15,366
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$10,611
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $2,523 under the fair price · 0.8× Medicare
Medicare pays $14,117 Fair price $13,134 This hospital $10,611 Cash price $25,348 Hospital's list price $33,797

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How this hospital compares to other LA hospitals

One of the lower prices — 7 of 8 other LA hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

Cheapest $10,138 Priciest $12,458

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 LA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) is about $13,134 (about 0.9× the $14,117 Medicare rate). West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital charges insurers about $10,611, or about $25,348 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Sulphur, LA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $6,749 48%
Aetnamajor $6,749 48%
Humanamajor $10,611 75%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $12,811 - $14,661
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 East Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals