CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $19,829
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $19,829. 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 1.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,829

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: $19,829 (140%)

Ins. Median: $19,829 (140% 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
Blue Shield	$14,939	106%
Mvp	$16,490	117%
Fidelis	$16,971 - $30,548	120%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17,129 - $61,981	121%
Cdphp	$17,864 - $43,088	127%
UnitedHealthcare	$17,864	127%
Aetna	$18,757 - $57,719	133%
Nascentia Health Options	$19,293	137%
Emblem	$19,829	140%
Hamaspik	$24,295	172%
Empire Plan Nyship	$61,981	439%

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 Albany Medical Center 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.