CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: McLaren Northern Michigan

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $16,999
Cash Discount Price: $20,465
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at McLaren Northern Michigan is $16,999. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,465. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20,465

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,999

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: $20,465 (145%)

Insurance Median: $16,999 (120%)

Cash: $20,465 (145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16,999 (120% 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
Mclaren Commercial Ins	$6,180	44%
Tricare	$13,193	93%
Humana	$13,482	96%
Medicare (plans)	$16,748 - $26,796	119%
Mi Amish Medical Board	$19,260	136%
Priority Health	$20,078	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$24,615	174%
Aetna	$24,716	175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28,850	204%

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 $20,465.
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 Northern Michigan 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.