CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $18,169
  • Cash Discount Price: $24,125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $18,169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24,125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18,169

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: $24,125 (171%)
Insurance Median: $18,169 (129%)
Cash: $24,125 (171% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18,169 (129% 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
Humana $9,850 - $25,130 70%
UnitedHealthcare $15,642 - $20,104 111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15,982 - $20,104 113%
Aetna $16,678 - $20,104 118%
Cigna $17,345 123%
Triwest $19,099 135%
Healthy Blue $20,104 142%
Lhc (Allwell) $20,104 142%
Peoples Health $20,104 142%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $20,104 - $34,177 142%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc $20,104 142%
Hs Technology $40,208 285%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals