CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $14,651
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,775
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $14,651. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,775. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,775

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14,651

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: $4,775 (34%)
Insurance Median: $14,651 (104%)
Cash: $4,775 (34% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14,651 (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.

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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
Aetna $3,223 - $15,282 23%
Covenant Advantage $3,223 23%
Medicare (plans) $3,223 - $3,420 23%
Medigold $3,223 23%
Senior Community Care $3,223 23%
Humana $3,384 - $15,473 24%
Priority $11,723 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11,977 85%
UnitedHealthcare $14,651 104%
Cigna $15,129 107%
Great West Healthcare $15,129 107%
Blue Care Network $15,282 108%
Cofinity $15,473 110%
Asr $15,664 111%
Health Alliance Plan $15,664 111%
Mclaren Commercial $17,020 121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals