CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Houma-Amg Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $32,646
Cash Discount Price: $67,401
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Houma-Amg Specialty Hospital is $32,646. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67,401. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 629 Dunn St, Houma, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67,401

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32,646

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: $67,401 (477%)

Insurance Median: $32,646 (231%)

Cash: $67,401 (477% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32,646 (231% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
People'S Health Network	$29,381	208%
Acpn	$32,646 - $57,291	231%
Aetna	$32,646	231%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32,646	231%
Humana	$32,646	231%
La Health Connect	$32,646	231%
UnitedHealthcare	$32,646	231%
Wellpath	$32,646	231%
Pmcs	$47,180	334%
Alter-Net Commercial	$48,969	347%
Three Rivers	$48,969	347%
Medincrease	$50,550	358%

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 $67,401.
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 Houma-Amg Specialty Hospital 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.