CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: McLaren Bay Region

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $14,658
Cash Discount Price: $24,937
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at McLaren Bay Region is $14,658. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24,937. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24,937

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14,658

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: $24,937 (177%)

Insurance Median: $14,658 (104%)

Cash: $24,937 (177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14,658 (104% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Humana	$13,218	94%
Medicare (plans)	$14,076 - $22,521	100%
Tricare	$14,658	104%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$16,187	115%
Aetna	$18,761	133%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19,351	137%
Priority Health	$23,718	168%
Cofinity Auto	$26,744	189%

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 $24,937.
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 McLaren Bay Region 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.