CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $25,647
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Swedish Medical Center is $25,647. 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 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25,647

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: $25,647 (182%)

Ins. Median: $25,647 (182% 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
Aetna	$13,771 - $20,436	98%
Humana	$19,650 - $20,829	139%
Kaiser	$19,650 - $29,476	139%
Molina	$19,650 - $21,222	139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20,436 - $35,371	145%
Providence Health Plan	$20,436 - $33,700	145%
UnitedHealthcare	$20,633 - $61,703	146%
Blue Shield	$21,222 - $41,266	150%
Amerigroup	$21,616	153%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$21,616	153%
Cigna	$23,581 - $55,684	167%
Community Health Plan	$31,441	223%
Coordinated Care	$31,441 - $36,353	223%
First Choice	$54,386 - $57,389	385%
Blue Shield-Ballard	$66,897	474%
Blue Shield-First Hill	$66,897	474%
Blue Shield-Mill Creek	$66,897	474%
Blue Shield-Redmond	$66,897	474%

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 Swedish 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.