CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $18,225
Cash Discount Price: $30,957
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital is $18,225. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30,957. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 South Street, Southbridge, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30,957

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18,225

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: $30,957 (219%)

Insurance Median: $18,225 (129%)

Cash: $30,957 (219% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18,225 (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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cigna	$2,759 - $17,122	20%
Tufts [11201]	$2,759	20%
Hne [11108]	$3,685	26%
Fallon Connectorcare [10503]	$4,921	35%
Wellpoint [11112]	$17,001	120%
Hsno/Free Care [10801]	$18,224	129%
Institution [10406]	$18,224	129%
Mgb Mcr [10124]	$18,224	129%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19,030	135%
Aetna	$19,136	136%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [10103]	$19,136	136%
Fallon Mcr Supp [20202]	$19,136	136%
Fallon Mcr [10105]	$19,136	136%
Tufts Mcr [10112]	$19,136	136%
UnitedHealthcare	$19,136 - $19,500	136%
Senior Whole Health [10110]	$19,500	138%
Tufts Connectorcare [10507]	$25,387	180%

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 $30,957.
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 UMass Memorial Health - Harrington 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.