CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 871
  • Insurance Median: $16,139
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,762
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is $16,139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,762. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $14,116.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1265 E College St, Pulaski, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,762

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16,139

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: $16,762 (119%)
Insurance Median: $16,139 (114%)
Cash: $16,762 (119% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16,139 (114% 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
Aetna $1,811 - $16,139 13%
UnitedHealthcare $3,234 - $16,462 23%
Humana $3,765 - $16,462 27%
Tricare $14,103 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14,283 - $16,139 101%
Advantra $16,139 114%
Medicare (plans) $16,139 114%
Pyramid $16,139 114%
Secure Horizons $16,139 114%
Devoted Health $16,623 118%
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association $16,623 118%
Amerigroup $16,946 120%
Windsor Health $16,946 120%
Signature Health $17,108 121%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1265 E College St, Pulaski, TN 38478
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals