CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Holyoke Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $17,236
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Holyoke Medical Center is $17,236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,236

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%)

Insurance Median: $17,236 (122%)

Ins. Median: $17,236 (122% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Tufts Health Plan	$2,744 - $16,816	19%
Connecticare	$3,780	27%
Harvard Pilgrim	$3,887	28%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,887 - $21,121	28%
Gic Unicare	$4,000	28%
Tufts Health Public Plans	$7,746 - $17,656	55%
Aetna	$16,816 - $23,976	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,816	119%
Health New England	$16,816	119%
Commonwealth Care Alliance	$17,656	125%
Wellsense Sco	$17,825	126%
Fallon	$17,993 - $18,497	127%
Wellcare	$17,993	127%
Senior Whole Health	$19,338	137%
Cigna	$20,308	144%

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 $X.
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 Holyoke Medical Center 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.