CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $20,055
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital is $20,055. 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 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Tilghman Dr, Dunn, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20,055

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: $20,055 (142%)

Ins. Median: $20,055 (142% 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
Carolina Complete Health	$16,593 - $18,736	118%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,593 - $30,414	118%
Wellcare	$16,593 - $30,414	118%
Healthy Blue	$16,769 - $19,110	119%
Medcost	$18,736	133%
Troy	$18,736 - $20,055	133%
Aetna	$19,110 - $49,154	135%
Longevity	$19,110 - $19,662	135%
First Carolina Care	$20,055	142%
Liberty Advantage	$20,055 - $20,609	142%
Humana	$20,609 - $30,414	146%
New Hanover	$20,645	146%
Ambetter / Centene	$29,493 - $37,471	209%
Cigna	$30,414	215%

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 Betsy Johnson Regional 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.