CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Harlem Hospital Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $35,816
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Harlem Hospital Center is $35,816. 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 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35,816

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: $35,816 (254%)

Ins. Median: $35,816 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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%
Healthfirst	$33,309	236%
Aetna	$34,827 - $35,816	247%
Centerlight	$35,100	249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35,816	254%
Elderplan	$35,816	254%
Emblem	$35,816 - $37,521	254%
Fidelis	$35,816 - $50,859	254%
Hamaspik	$35,816	254%
Oxford	$35,816 - $43,343	254%
Senior Whole Health	$35,816 - $36,605	254%
Vaccn	$35,816	254%
Villagecare Max	$35,816	254%
Vnsny	$35,816	254%
Wellcare	$36,354	258%
Cigna	$36,782	261%
Metroplus	$36,891	261%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$37,249	264%
United	$46,255	328%
Multiplan	$60,093	426%

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 Harlem Hospital Center 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.