CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $16,744
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street is $16,744. 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 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 South Jackson Street, Pottsville, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16,744

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: $16,744 (119%)

Ins. Median: $16,744 (119% 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
Valley Preferred	$14,754	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15,442 - $24,014	109%
Geisinger	$15,751 - $37,580	112%
Highmark Blue Shield	$15,751 - $23,617	112%
Amerihealth	$15,905	113%
Cigna	$15,905 - $22,545	113%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$15,905	113%
UnitedHealthcare	$16,060 - $21,581	114%
Aetna	$16,214 - $33,530	115%
Gateway	$16,214	115%
Jefferson Health Partners	$16,214 - $26,239	115%
Devoted Health	$16,368	116%
Humana	$16,368	116%
Upmc	$16,368 - $33,514	116%
Emblem	$16,677 - $32,331	118%
Ambetter / Centene	$35,595	252%

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 Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street 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.