CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $26,777
  • Cash Discount Price: $17,852
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $26,777. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17,852. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17,852

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26,777

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: $17,852 (126%)
Insurance Median: $26,777 (190%)
Cash: $17,852 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26,777 (190% 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.

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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
First Health - All Plans $7,600 54%
Aetna $9,552 68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16,156 - $33,042 114%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $16,156 114%
Moda Mcr Adv $16,156 114%
Molina Mcr Adv $16,156 114%
Tricare $16,156 114%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $16,156 114%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $16,479 117%
Humana $16,964 120%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $16,964 120%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $17,448 124%
Molina - All Other Plans $17,772 126%
Norocor - All Plans $18,595 132%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $25,513 181%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $26,777 190%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $26,777 190%
Molina Mcaid $26,777 190%
UnitedHealthcare $26,777 - $33,472 190%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $29,081 206%
Healthscape - All Plans $29,752 211%
Cigna $33,211 235%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $33,472 237%
Pacific Source - All Plans $34,215 242%
First Choice - All Plans $34,587 245%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans $35,331 250%
Coventry - All Plans $35,331 250%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $35,331 250%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $35,331 250%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans $35,331 250%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals