CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Memorial Health Care Systems

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $14,930
  • Cash Discount Price: $17,977
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Memorial Health Care Systems is $14,930. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,977. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17,977

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14,930

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: $17,977 (127%)
Insurance Median: $14,930 (106%)
Cash: $17,977 (127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14,930 (106% 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
Beshp Mcr Adv - All Plans $10,554 75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10,554 - $17,078 75%
Medica Mcare Cost $10,554 75%
Medica Mcr Adv $10,554 75%
Tricare $10,554 75%
UnitedHealthcare $10,554 - $17,617 75%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $10,765 76%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans $14,930 106%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Plans $14,930 106%
Phcs Ppo-All Plans $17,078 121%
Ambetter / Centene $17,258 122%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $17,258 122%
Medica Elevate $17,258 122%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $17,437 124%
Aetna $17,617 125%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE 68434
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals