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CPT 70551 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
27
Min
$208.00
Median
$236.89
Max
$5,496.00
Range multiplier
26.4×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 | 205 | $64.56 | $290.30 | $5,438.75 | 84.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 18 | 195 | $67.79 | $188.41 | $5,610.50 | 82.8× |
| Aetna | 15 | 181 | $64.56 | $459.72 | $3,546.36 | 54.9× |
| Cigna | 15 | 73 | $136.92 | $385.54 | $3,570.12 | 26.1× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 59 | $142.62 | $383.94 | $1,874.89 | 13.1× |
| Humana | 17 | 58 | $64.56 | $183.93 | $2,461.75 | 38.1× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 44 | $64.56 | $150.03 | $1,535.53 | 23.8× |
| Molina | 11 | 41 | $65.85 | $183.03 | $1,273.00 | 19.3× |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $235.57 | $5,209.75 | $5,496.00 | 23.3× |
| amerigroup | 17 | 20 | $200.36 | $234.05 | $2,584.84 | 12.9× |
| medica exchange inspire | 14 | 15 | $793.69 | $1,326.03 | $2,969.82 | 3.7× |
| medica exchange insure | 14 | 14 | $888.04 | $1,462.35 | $3,326.05 | 3.7× |
| iowa total care | 14 | 14 | $200.36 | $222.75 | $1,649.90 | 8.2× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 12 | $139.02 | $662.75 | $1,232.10 | 8.9× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $710.91 | $5,496.00 | $5,496.00 | 7.7× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $1,800.24 | $5,496.00 | $5,496.00 | 3.1× |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $710.91 | $5,496.00 | $5,496.00 | 7.7× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $710.91 | $5,496.00 | $5,496.00 | 7.7× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 8 | $67.79 | $154.52 | $234.01 | 3.5× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 8 | $64.56 | $147.16 | $356.59 | 5.5× |
| health alliance | 2 | 8 | $64.56 | $147.16 | $227.32 | 3.5× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 6 | $2,942.70 | $5,610.50 | $5,610.50 | 1.9× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 6 | $2,077.20 | $5,496.00 | $5,496.00 | 2.6× |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $229.50 | $1,281.57 | $2,510.99 | 10.9× |
| phcs | 3 | 6 | $2,458.02 | $5,610.50 | $5,610.50 | 2.3× |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $817.55 | $5,496.00 | $5,496.00 | 6.7× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 5 | $200.56 | $619.16 | $1,764.10 | 8.8× |
| meridian | 1 | 4 | $67.79 | $154.52 | $268.43 | 4.0× |
| iowa health | 1 | 4 | $67.79 | $154.52 | $1,535.53 | 22.7× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 4 | $96.84 | $220.74 | $370.56 | 3.8× |
| healthpartners | 1 | 4 | $954.00 | $2,175.00 | $3,165.00 | 3.3× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 4 | $755.00 | $2,278.00 | $3,587.00 | 4.8× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $234.00 | $2,560.22 | $2,560.22 | 10.9× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $522.97 | $4,448.33 | $5,465.09 | 10.5× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $247.35 | $2,103.94 | $2,584.84 | 10.5× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $235.57 | $2,003.75 | $2,461.75 | 10.5× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $1,636.00 | $1,722.00 | $1,722.00 | 1.1× |
| health eos | 1 | 2 | $3,376.00 | $3,376.00 | $3,376.00 | 1.0× |
| health eos plus | 1 | 2 | $2,532.00 | $2,532.00 | $2,532.00 | 1.0× |
| aurora caregiver | 1 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $969.36 | $969.36 | $969.36 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | 1.0× |
| quartz health | 1 | 1 | $1,764.10 | $1,764.10 | $1,764.10 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | 1.0× |
| creighton university employees | 1 | 1 | $414.16 | $414.16 | $414.16 | 1.0× |
| centivo | 1 | 1 | $1,038.00 | $1,038.00 | $1,038.00 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $240.28 | $240.28 | $240.28 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $2,510.99 | $2,510.99 | $2,510.99 | 1.0× |
| trilogy | 1 | 1 | $1,520.00 | $1,520.00 | $1,520.00 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | IA | 2 | $2,590.25 | $2,331.23 | $694.12 | $933.97 | $1,173.81 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | $5,725.00 | $2,748.00 | $2,461.75 | $5,496.00 | $5,610.50 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | $5,725.00 | $2,805.25 | $2,003.75 | $5,496.00 | $5,610.50 |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | IA | 21 | $3,462.00 | $1,454.04 | $229.50 | $522.97 | $2,942.70 |
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | IA | 12 | $3,749.77 | $2,999.82 | $64.56 | $362.77 | $3,749.77 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | IA | 17 | $2,205.12 | $1,764.10 | $64.56 | $239.51 | $1,764.10 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | IA | 12 | $3,694.13 | $2,955.31 | $64.56 | $236.89 | $3,546.36 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | IA | 12 | $3,694.13 | $2,955.31 | $64.56 | $236.89 | $3,546.36 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | IA | 12 | $3,694.13 | $2,955.31 | $64.56 | $236.89 | $3,546.36 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | IA | 12 | $1,850.09 | $1,480.08 | $64.56 | $234.62 | $1,476.37 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | IA | 10 | $3,319.74 | $2,655.80 | $64.56 | $234.01 | $2,821.78 |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $5,061.19 | $4,048.96 | $64.56 | $232.88 | $2,191.50 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $5,061.19 | $4,048.96 | $64.56 | $230.12 | $2,191.50 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | IA | 14 | $2,542.54 | $2,034.04 | $64.56 | $227.32 | $1,390.77 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | IA | 12 | $3,831.21 | $3,064.97 | $64.56 | $220.60 | $2,099.50 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | IA | 12 | $1,850.09 | $1,480.08 | $64.56 | $213.84 | $1,197.01 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | IA | 12 | $1,850.09 | $1,480.08 | $64.56 | $213.84 | $1,197.01 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | IA | 13 | $2,542.54 | $2,034.04 | $64.56 | $208.00 | $1,339.92 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | IA | 18 | $4,220.00 | $2,110.00 | $650.00 | $1,352.00 | $3,587.00 |
| Loring Hospital | Sac City | IA | 0 | $1,666.00 | $1,332.80 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | IA | 0 | $2,422.00 | $1,162.56 | — | — | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | IA | 0 | $2,308.00 | $1,292.48 | — | — | — |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard C | Cresco | IA | 0 | $2,910.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Story County Hospital | Nevada | IA | 0 | $3,208.00 | $2,566.40 | — | — | — |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | IA | 0 | $3,956.08 | $3,362.66 | — | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | IA | 0 | $2,467.00 | $1,973.00 | — | — | — |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | IA | 0 | $2,269.93 | $1,702.45 | — | — | — |
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.