CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Ascension Seton Southwest

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$17,017
about 1.2× the $14,117 Medicare rate · typically $11,770–$19,166
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$12,170
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $4,847 under the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $14,117 Fair price $17,017 This hospital $12,170

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

Highest price of the 9 TX hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $7,621 Priciest $12,170

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 TX hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) is about $17,017 (about 1.2× the $14,117 Medicare rate). Ascension Seton Southwest charges insurers about $12,170 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Austin, TX.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Aetna✓ Humana Blue Cross Blue ShieldCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $12,414 88%
Aetnamajor $12,170 86%
Humanamajor $12,170 86%
Ambetter (Centene) $21,907 155%
Devoted Health $12,170 86%
Oscar Health $9,379 66%
WellCare $12,170 86%
WellMed $11,927 84%
+ 13 smaller / regional plans $6,150 - $21,298
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX 78737
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals