CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $26,830
  • Cash Discount Price: $75,253
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is $26,830. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75,253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75,253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26,830

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: $75,253 (533%)
Insurance Median: $26,830 (190%)
Cash: $75,253 (533% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26,830 (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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10,538 - $22,516 75%
Humana $12,025 85%
Life Geisinger $12,025 85%
Medicare (plans) $12,025 - $13,588 85%
Geisinger Health Plan $12,470 - $35,567 88%
Ambetter / Centene $28,259 200%
Aetna $47,420 - $81,079 336%
Cigna $54,983 389%
UnitedHealthcare $56,844 403%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $60,688 430%
Wyoming Seminary $84,963 602%
Intergroup Services $103,169 731%
Multiplan $103,169 731%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals