CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Regency Hospital of Minneapolis

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $2,000
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Regency Hospital of Minneapolis is $2,000. 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 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1300 Hidden Lakes Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,000

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: $2,000 (14%)

Ins. Median: $2,000 (14% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Imagine Health	$1,425	10%
Medica	$1,626 - $1,966	12%
Phcs-Multiplan	$1,700	12%
Occunet	$1,750	12%
Naphcare	$1,951	14%
Centivo	$1,995	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,000	14%
Health Smart	$2,019 - $2,242	14%
Ucare	$2,451 - $3,200	17%
Health Partners	$2,865 - $4,490	20%
Coventry-First Health	$3,600	26%

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 Regency Hospital of Minneapolis 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.