CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $19,823
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City is $19,823. 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 1000 North Lee Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19,823

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: $19,823 (140%)

Ins. Median: $19,823 (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
Phcs	$16,483	117%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,520 - $35,330	117%
Community Care	$16,520 - $19,823	117%
Generations Healthcare	$16,520	117%
Global Health	$16,520 - $22,148	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,520 - $36,212	117%
Humana	$16,800	119%
Healthcare Highways	$19,231 - $22,301	136%
Oscar	$20,456	145%
Medica	$22,119	157%
Ambetter / Centene	$22,301	158%
Cigna	$24,902	176%
Healthchoice	$25,710	182%
Kempton	$32,213	228%

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 SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City 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.