CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $17,683
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $17,683. 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 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17,683

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: $17,683 (125%)

Ins. Median: $17,683 (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	$1,929 - $35,300	14%
Oscar	$2,014 - $22,154	14%
First Health	$2,258 - $2,346	16%
Aetna	$2,363 - $17,453	17%
Curative Administrators	$2,717 - $31,873	19%
United	$3,876 - $17,488	27%
Humana	$16,887 - $47,022	120%
Cigna	$17,506 - $32,721	124%
Texas Healthcare Foundation	$17,683	125%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$17,683	125%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas	$18,036	128%
Wellmed	$18,036	128%
Physicians Health Choice	$18,213	129%
American Health Plan	$18,567	132%
Prominence Health	$18,567	132%
Superior Health Plan	$18,567	132%
Texas Independent Health Plan	$18,567	132%
Shared Health	$18,920	134%
Molina	$19,274	137%
Corvel Corporation	$25,033	177%
Molina Healthcare	$26,158	185%
Omni Healthcare	$26,550	188%
Independent Medical System	$27,069	192%
Superior	$27,408	194%

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 Valley Regional Medical Center 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.