CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Aurora

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $2,102
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,463
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital Aurora is $2,102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,463. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,463

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,102

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: $18,463 (131%)
Insurance Median: $2,102 (15%)
Cash: $18,463 (131% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,102 (15% 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 $2,102 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,102 - $48,951 15%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $2,102 15%
Cigna $2,102 15%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $2,102 15%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $2,102 15%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $2,102 15%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $2,102 15%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $2,102 15%
Humana $2,102 15%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $2,102 15%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $2,102 15%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $2,102 15%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $2,102 15%
Medicare (plans) $2,102 - $16,416 15%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $2,102 15%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $2,102 15%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $2,102 15%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $2,102 15%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $2,102 15%
UnitedHealthcare $2,102 - $11,402 15%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $3,147 22%
Ambetter / Centene $3,640 26%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $3,640 26%
Medicaid / KanCare $3,640 - $8,888 26%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $3,640 26%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $11,137 79%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $11,402 81%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $11,402 81%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $11,600 82%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $11,600 82%
Point C Contracted [320238] $11,600 82%
Point C [20238] $11,600 82%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Porter Avenue, Aurora, MO 65605
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals