CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $17,920
Cash Discount Price: $32,151
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is $17,920. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32,151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32,151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,920

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: $32,151 (228%)

Insurance Median: $17,920 (127%)

Cash: $32,151 (228% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17,920 (127% 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 [170001]	$16,493	117%
Tufts Health Public Plans [1013]	$16,493	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,493	117%
Aetna	$17,335	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18,505	131%
Fallon Health [1008]	$18,505	131%
Medicare (plans)	$18,505	131%
Molina [1014]	$18,505	131%

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 $32,151.
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 Newton-Wellesley 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.