CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $10,486
Cash Discount Price: $10,036
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $10,486. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,036. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,036

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10,486

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: $10,036 (71%)

Insurance Median: $10,486 (74%)

Cash: $10,036 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10,486 (74% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$4,956 - $7,885	35%
Humana	$8,817 - $10,324	62%
Select Administrative Services Network	$9,351 - $10,949	66%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$10,687 - $12,514	76%
Cor Vel	$11,489 - $13,452	81%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$11,489 - $13,452	81%

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 $10,036.
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 Ochsner Watkins Hospital 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.