CMS Price Transparency Data

Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay)

Facility: Select Specialty Hospital - Madison

Billing Code: 871 (MS-DRG)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 871
Insurance Median: $1,979
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) at Select Specialty Hospital - Madison is $1,979. 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 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Braxton Pl, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,979

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: $1,979 (14%)

Ins. Median: $1,979 (14% 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
Cigna	$1,471	10%
Phcs-Multiplan	$1,700	12%
Occunet	$1,750	12%
Aetna	$1,900 - $2,100	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,909	14%
Naphcare	$1,951	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,979	14%
Mercy Care Plan	$1,986	14%
Centivo	$1,995	14%
Health Smart	$2,019 - $2,242	14%
The Alliance--Employer Healthcare Alliance Cooperative	$2,292	16%
Everpointe	$2,442	17%
Trilogy Health Insurance	$2,771	20%

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 Select Specialty Hospital - Madison 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.