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Open appendectomy
CPT 44950 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
20
Min
$1,246.3
Median
$1,970.89
Max
$9,917.5
Range multiplier
8.0×
By payer (46 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 18 | 88 | $46 | $1,970.89 | $18,754 | 407.7× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 17 | 80 | $565.44 | $1,246.3 | $6,093.03 | 10.8× |
| Aetna | 15 | 74 | $565.44 | $1,745.07 | $16,165 | 28.6× |
| Humana | 17 | 29 | $565.44 | $605.5 | $6,272.24 | 11.1× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 23 | $1,194.58 | $1,194.58 | $11,394 | 9.5× |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $75 | $1,574.3 | $6,546 | 87.3× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 21 | $565.44 | $593.71 | $6,551.74 | 11.6× |
| Molina | 11 | 21 | $576.75 | $5,868.11 | $9,071 | 15.7× |
| amerigroup | 16 | 19 | $635.78 | $5,486.17 | $6,385.06 | 10.0× |
| Cigna | 14 | 14 | $1,507.35 | $1,507.35 | $1,507.35 | 1.0× |
| iowa total care | 13 | 13 | $5,171.98 | $5,488.27 | $6,208.33 | 1.2× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $1,660.8 | $1,660.8 | $10,564 | 6.4× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $75 | $1,660.8 | $1,660.8 | 22.1× |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $1,660.8 | $1,660.8 | $10,564 | 6.4× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $1,660.8 | $1,660.8 | $10,564 | 6.4× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 8 | $989.11 | $1,994.01 | $2,810.51 | 2.8× |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $15 | $758.78 | $6,263.44 | 417.6× |
| phcs | 3 | 5 | $75 | $1,695.4 | $1,695.4 | 22.6× |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $1,660.8 | $1,660.8 | $10,564 | 6.4× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 5 | $85 | $1,695.4 | $1,695.4 | 19.9× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 5 | $60 | $1,660.8 | $1,660.8 | 27.7× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 4 | $565.44 | $4,885.16 | $9,204.88 | 16.3× |
| health alliance | 2 | 4 | $565.44 | $3,216.78 | $5,868.11 | 10.4× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 4 | $593.71 | $3,317.21 | $6,040.7 | 10.2× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $10,544 | $11,099 | $11,099 | 1.1× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $1,344.21 | $1,651.46 | $13,500 | 10.0× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $8,181 | $8,181 | $8,181 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $635.78 | $781.1 | $6,385.06 | 10.0× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $773.66 | $773.66 | $6,040.39 | 7.8× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $605.5 | $743.9 | $6,081.01 | 10.0× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 2 | $9,649 | $11,047 | $12,444 | 1.3× |
| meridian | 1 | 2 | $593.71 | $3,761.52 | $6,929.33 | 11.7× |
| hs technology | 1 | 1 | $10,017 | $10,017 | $10,017 | 1.0× |
| health payment systems | 1 | 1 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $10,600 | 1.0× |
| everpointe elite | 1 | 1 | $7,978 | $7,978 | $7,978 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $28 | $28 | $28 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $10,170 | $10,170 | $10,170 | 1.0× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 1 | $1,046.06 | $1,046.06 | $1,046.06 | 1.0× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 1 | $1,813.32 | $1,813.32 | $1,813.32 | 1.0× |
| centivo | 1 | 1 | $9,834 | $9,834 | $9,834 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $6,202.63 | $6,202.63 | $6,202.63 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $758.78 | $758.78 | $758.78 | 1.0× |
| trilogy | 1 | 1 | $11,699 | $11,699 | $11,699 | 1.0× |
| aurora caregiver | 1 | 1 | $8,450 | $8,450 | $8,450 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $8,690 | $8,690 | $8,690 | 1.0× |
| iowa health | 1 | 1 | $593.71 | $593.71 | $593.71 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | IA | 14 | — | — | $7,978 | $9,917.5 | $12,444 |
| CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS | COUNCIL BLUFFS | IA | 20 | — | — | $15 | $6,081.01 | $13,500 |
| TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | FORT DODGE | IA | 8 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,970.89 | $16,375 |
| IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL | DES MOINES | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,970.89 | $15,185 |
| ST. LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL | CEDAR RAPIDS | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,970.89 | $15,535 |
| GRUNDY COUNTY MEM. HOSPITAL | GRUNDY CENTER | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,970.89 | $17,004 |
| ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WATERLOO | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,970.89 | $17,004 |
| TRINITY BETTENDORF | BETTENDORF | IA | 11 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,970.89 | $16,025 |
| TRINITY MUSCATINE | MUSCATINE | IA | 12 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,970.89 | $18,754 |
| THE FINLEY HOSPITAL | DUBUQUE | IA | 14 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,892.11 | $14,415 |
| IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER | DES MOINES | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,857.98 | $16,025 |
| CHI HEALTH MERCY CORNING | CORNING | IA | 18 | $1,730 | $830.4 | $743.9 | $1,660.8 | $1,695.4 |
| CHI HEALTH - MISSOURI VALLEY | MISSOURI VALLEY | IA | 19 | $1,730 | $847.7 | $605.5 | $1,660.8 | $1,695.4 |
| ST. LUKES REGL MEDICAL CENTER | SIOUX CITY | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,507.35 | $6,208.33 |
| GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | GRINNELL | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,507.35 | $6,208.33 |
| COMMUNITY MEM. HOSPT. SUMMER | SUMNER | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,507.35 | $6,208.33 |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH-MARSHALLTOWN | MARSHALLTOWN | IA | 10 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,486.78 | $10,966 |
| JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR | ANAMOSA | IA | 8 | $1,971 | $1,576.8 | $565.44 | $1,246.3 | $1,970.89 |
| MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENT | OSAGE | IA | 0 | $2,643.25 | $2,378.93 | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL IOWA CITY | IOWA CITY | IA | 0 | $1,914 | $918.72 | — | — | — |
Median is taken across all payer × plan combinations the hospital publishes. Cash and gross are the latest snapshot values. Range multiplier (max ÷ min) is a quick way to see which hospitals or payers vary the most.