CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $17,578
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie is $17,578. 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 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3369 State Route 100, Macungie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,578

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: $17,578 (125%)

Ins. Median: $17,578 (125% 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	$13,263 - $31,205	94%
Highmark Blue Shield	$13,396 - $35,514	95%
Humana	$13,396	95%
Amerihealth	$13,661	97%
Cigna	$13,661 - $34,337	97%
Geisinger	$13,661 - $33,248	97%
Pa Health & Wellness (Allwell)	$13,661	97%
Aetna	$13,926 - $37,237	99%
Gateway	$13,926	99%
Jefferson Health Partners	$13,926 - $25,199	99%
Upmc	$14,059 - $40,635	100%
Emblem	$14,324 - $32,331	101%
Valley Preferred	$14,754	105%
Populytics	$15,282	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$30,573	217%

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 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie 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.