CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $39,931
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Kings County Hospital Center is $39,931. 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 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39,931

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: $39,931 (283%)
Ins. Median: $39,931 (283% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Oscar $17,861 127%
Local 1199 $24,632 174%
Oxford $34,957 - $39,931 248%
Cigna $36,782 261%
Healthfirst $37,136 263%
Emblem $37,521 - $39,931 266%
Centerlight $39,132 277%
Aetna $39,931 - $41,526 283%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39,931 283%
Elderplan $39,931 283%
Hamaspik $39,931 283%
Senior Whole Health $39,931 - $43,063 283%
Vaccn $39,931 283%
Vnsny $39,931 283%
Wellcare $40,530 287%
Metroplus $41,129 291%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $41,528 294%
United $44,400 - $51,397 315%
Villagecare Max $45,122 320%
Fidelis $47,518 - $56,702 337%
Multiplan $54,042 383%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals