CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $22,568
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,614
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $22,568. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,614. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,614

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22,568

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: $16,614 (118%)
Insurance Median: $22,568 (160%)
Cash: $16,614 (118% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22,568 (160% 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.

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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
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360 $10,548 - $49,173 75%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice $13,190 93%
Humana $18,248 - $22,568 129%
Usa Managed Care Network $18,398 - $85,766 130%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare $19,032 135%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19,422 - $25,686 138%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $22,568 160%
Aetna $22,568 160%
Medicare (plans) $22,568 160%
UnitedHealthcare $22,568 160%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals