CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $2,510
Cash Discount Price: $13,805
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc is $2,510. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,805. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 South Byrd St, Tishomingo, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$13,805

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,510

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: $13,805 (98%)

Insurance Median: $2,510 (18%)

Cash: $13,805 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,510 (18% 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 Cross Blue Shield	$2,171 - $32,652	15%
Medicare (plans)	$2,395 - $3,320	17%
Aetna	$2,510 - $9,142	18%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066]	$2,510	18%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098]	$2,510	18%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106]	$2,510	18%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433]	$2,510	18%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433]	$2,510	18%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432]	$2,510	18%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432]	$2,510	18%
Humana	$2,510 - $9,142	18%
Independent Health [20197]	$2,510	18%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198]	$2,510	18%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434]	$2,510	18%
Kindful Hospice [20434]	$2,510	18%
Medical Associates Health [20444]	$2,510	18%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252]	$2,510	18%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450]	$2,510	18%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325]	$2,510	18%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338]	$2,510	18%
Tricare	$2,510	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,510	18%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145]	$2,561	18%
Cigna	$2,586	18%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,740	19%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187]	$2,740	19%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,740 - $9,142	19%
Novasys Contracted [320285]	$2,740	19%
Medica Contracted [320239]	$3,320	24%
Workers Comp [20426]	$12,214	87%
Health Choice Contracted [320166]	$25,117	178%

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 $13,805.
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 Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc 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.