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Spinal fusion (non-cervical) w MCC
MS-DRG 459 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
5
Min
$70.24
Median
$97.00
Max
$126,014
Range multiplier
1794.2×
By payer (26 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 4 | 11 | $57.00 | $90.25 | $149,412 | 2621.3× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 4 | 10 | $71.39 | $40,938 | $155,826 | 2182.7× |
| medica | 2 | 10 | $91.00 | $96.00 | $3,958.00 | 43.5× |
| amerigroup | 3 | 5 | $3,627.00 | $34,632 | $149,988 | 41.4× |
| millard public schools | 2 | 4 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1.0× |
| Centene | 3 | 4 | $3,524.00 | $19,335 | $149,988 | 42.6× |
| greater omaha packing | 2 | 4 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1.0× |
| Humana | 4 | 4 | $71.25 | $1,764.50 | $3,958.00 | 55.6× |
| one world | 2 | 4 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1.0× |
| midlands choice | 2 | 4 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1.0× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 3 | $60.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1.6× |
| phcs | 3 | 3 | $71.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 | 1.4× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 3 | $85.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 | 1.2× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $35,311 | $81,034 | $152,929 | 4.3× |
| amps | 2 | 2 | $7,599.00 | $8,153.50 | $8,708.00 | 1.1× |
| great plains | 2 | 2 | $3,627.00 | $3,891.50 | $4,156.00 | 1.1× |
| Aetna | 2 | 2 | $69.22 | $69,641 | $139,212 | 2011.2× |
| pace | 2 | 2 | $3,454.00 | $3,706.00 | $3,958.00 | 1.1× |
| timpte | 2 | 2 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $79,475 | $79,475 | $79,475 | 1.0× |
| first choice | 1 | 1 | $131,227 | $131,227 | $131,227 | 1.0× |
| providence health plan | 1 | 1 | $114,470 | $114,470 | $114,470 | 1.0× |
| Cigna | 1 | 1 | $133,641 | $133,641 | $133,641 | 1.0× |
| amerivantage | 1 | 1 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.25 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 1 | 1 | $69.22 | $69.22 | $69.22 | 1.0× |
| Kaiser Permanente | 1 | 1 | $59,311 | $59,311 | $59,311 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | — | — | $60.00 | $97.00 | $152,929 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | — | — | $57.00 | $96.00 | $81,034 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 6 | — | — | $69.22 | $70.24 | $71.39 |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | IA | 6 | — | — | $60.00 | $17,359 | $35,311 |
| Avera Holy Family Health | Estherville | IA | 8 | — | — | $75.00 | $126,014 | $155,826 |
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.