CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $13,069
Cash Discount Price: $9,973
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford is $13,069. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,973. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3701 E Main, Weatherford, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$9,973

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,069

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: $9,973 (71%)

Insurance Median: $13,069 (93%)

Cash: $9,973 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13,069 (93% 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
Aetna	$9,142	65%
Humana	$9,142	65%
Ok Complete Hlth Mcaid	$9,142	65%
Cigna	$11,843	84%
Va Ccn-All Plans	$12,060	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13,069 - $21,470	93%
Medica Commercial-All Plans	$16,281	115%
Ok Complete Hlth Comm-All Other Plans	$28,145	199%

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 $9,973.
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 Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford 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.