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CPT 70551 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in PA
Hospitals
59
Min
$220.44
Median
$1,478.00
Max
$4,329.20
Range multiplier
19.6×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 28 | 195 | $94.95 | $675.65 | $5,178.50 | 54.5× |
| Aetna | 28 | 192 | $83.15 | $1,712.31 | $6,041.70 | 72.7× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 28 | 100 | $88.97 | $513.56 | $6,067.96 | 68.2× |
| upmc health plan | 25 | 97 | $88.97 | $371.37 | $4,856.40 | 54.6× |
| Cigna | 28 | 92 | $219.15 | $2,029.19 | $4,125.00 | 18.8× |
| Multiplan | 12 | 51 | $1,303.20 | $3,117.66 | $8,285.60 | 6.4× |
| intergroup | 15 | 44 | $1,303.20 | $3,263.40 | $8,803.45 | 6.8× |
| pa health & wellness | 21 | 41 | $248.89 | $575.35 | $2,315.52 | 9.3× |
| amerihealth caritas | 22 | 40 | $237.36 | $412.54 | $2,208.32 | 9.3× |
| First Health | 14 | 35 | $1,989.40 | $2,689.98 | $7,249.90 | 3.6× |
| geisinger | 18 | 32 | $275.87 | $469.24 | $2,854.35 | 10.3× |
| private health care systems | 14 | 27 | $1,433.39 | $3,294.40 | $8,285.60 | 5.8× |
| Humana | 14 | 25 | $214.94 | $2,557.80 | $8,803.45 | 41.0× |
| upmc work partners | 21 | 21 | $400.00 | $1,232.72 | $1,254.16 | 3.1× |
| Medicaid | 3 | 21 | $55.79 | $363.93 | $1,337.63 | 24.0× |
| keystone first | 5 | 17 | $263.33 | $711.45 | $941.93 | 3.6× |
| Medicare | 2 | 14 | $65.94 | $222.82 | $453.01 | 6.9× |
| america's choice | 5 | 12 | $3,197.60 | $3,197.60 | $3,597.30 | 1.1× |
| wirerope works | 5 | 12 | $2,016.06 | $2,222.33 | $2,222.33 | 1.1× |
| preferred healthcare system | 6 | 12 | $1,416.00 | $1,416.00 | $6,732.05 | 4.8× |
| health partners plans (jefferson health plan) | 11 | 11 | $405.65 | $509.12 | $509.12 | 1.3× |
| health partners plans | 3 | 9 | $186.13 | $186.13 | $255.81 | 1.4× |
| jup geisinger commercial | 1 | 8 | $105.67 | $536.24 | $806.55 | 7.6× |
| three rivers provider network | 4 | 8 | $1,318.72 | $2,458.01 | $3,597.30 | 2.7× |
| selectcare | 4 | 8 | $2,557.80 | $5,011.60 | $8,285.60 | 3.2× |
| health coalition partners | 4 | 6 | $2,557.80 | $2,764.30 | $8,285.60 | 3.2× |
| pennsylvania health and wellness | 3 | 6 | $269.64 | $514.79 | $753.71 | 2.8× |
| gateway health plan | 3 | 6 | $88.72 | $267.65 | $322.80 | 3.6× |
| premier comp solutions | 6 | 6 | $1,146.71 | $1,146.71 | $1,166.66 | 1.0× |
| jup health partners chip | 1 | 6 | $55.79 | $99.69 | $394.78 | 7.1× |
| innovage | 5 | 5 | $210.73 | $255.81 | $296.61 | 1.4× |
| naphcare | 4 | 5 | $337.16 | $376.19 | $419.16 | 1.2× |
| abington pro ibc | 1 | 4 | $91.92 | $176.79 | $288.01 | 3.1× |
| national provider network | 2 | 4 | $2,803.68 | $4,220.59 | $5,637.50 | 2.0× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 4 | $231.64 | $237.07 | $253.70 | 1.1× |
| pa health_wellness chc | 2 | 4 | $349.70 | $394.30 | $438.89 | 1.3× |
| health payors organization | 2 | 4 | $6,187.50 | $7,495.48 | $8,803.45 | 1.4× |
| ibc | 2 | 3 | $293.54 | $968.67 | $1,437.83 | 4.9× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 3 | $608.00 | $1,404.24 | $1,877.81 | 3.1× |
| clover health | 3 | 3 | $259.84 | $265.84 | $265.84 | 1.0× |
| elder health | 3 | 3 | $294.16 | $300.95 | $300.95 | 1.0× |
| fidelis | 2 | 3 | $265.97 | $7,767.75 | $7,767.75 | 29.2× |
| geisinger health plan | 2 | 3 | $858.71 | $860.44 | $898.99 | 1.0× |
| health plan of upper ohio valley | 1 | 3 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $2,927.23 | 12.7× |
| jup pa health_wellness | 1 | 3 | $89.19 | $349.70 | $438.89 | 4.9× |
| occunet | 3 | 3 | $288.06 | $413.80 | $413.80 | 1.4× |
| Oscar Health | 3 | 3 | $367.69 | $376.19 | $376.19 | 1.0× |
| prime health services | 3 | 3 | $390.20 | $399.21 | $399.21 | 1.0× |
| qualcare | 2 | 3 | $4,458.77 | $6,475.28 | $6,475.28 | 1.5× |
| univera | 1 | 3 | $1,294.65 | $2,848.23 | $3,797.64 | 2.9× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | Coudersport | PA | 14 | $1,629.00 | $977.40 | $230.42 | $719.91 | $1,977.00 |
| American Oncologic Hospial | Philadelphia | PA | 16 | $10,444 | — | $186.13 | $711.45 | $6,475.28 |
| Upmc Jameson | New Castle | PA | 13 | $3,186.00 | $1,911.60 | $202.14 | $454.09 | $2,803.68 |
| Upmc Shadyside | Pittsburgh | PA | 21 | $10,357 | $6,214.20 | $248.89 | $4,329.20 | $8,803.45 |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 20 | $10,444 | — | $186.13 | $399.21 | $3,550.96 |
| Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 18 | $10,444 | — | $186.13 | $353.51 | $3,550.96 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 29 | $5,268.00 | $281.90 | $186.13 | $319.89 | $2,403.30 |
| The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelp | Philadelphia | PA | 18 | $8,106.86 | $8,106.86 | $363.15 | $2,874.36 | $7,296.17 |
| Wellsboro | Wellsboro | PA | 14 | $3,997.00 | $2,900.80 | $344.32 | $2,660.03 | $3,797.15 |
| Aria Health | Philadelphia | PA | 33 | $3,930.00 | $269.26 | $55.79 | $263.41 | $1,117.75 |
| Upmc Mckeesport | Mckeesport | PA | 14 | $6,391.00 | $3,834.60 | $213.60 | $2,428.58 | $5,432.35 |
| Upmc Mercy Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 17 | $6,875.00 | $4,125.00 | $192.10 | $2,373.63 | $6,187.50 |
| Upmc East Hospital | Monroeville | PA | 14 | $6,568.00 | $3,940.80 | $231.07 | $2,226.49 | $5,254.40 |
| Curahealth Heritage Valley | Beaver | PA | 9 | $1,623.00 | $438.21 | $88.72 | $220.44 | $1,428.00 |
| Muncy Valley Hospital | Muncy | PA | 15 | $3,997.00 | $2,398.20 | $344.32 | $2,114.41 | $3,797.15 |
| Lock Haven Hospital | Lock Haven | PA | 15 | $3,997.00 | $2,398.20 | $232.71 | $1,906.57 | $3,597.30 |
| Divine Providence Hospital | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $3,997.00 | $2,398.20 | $232.71 | $1,906.57 | $3,597.30 |
| Williamsport Hospital & Medical Ctr | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $3,997.00 | $2,398.20 | $232.71 | $1,906.57 | $3,597.30 |
| Upmc St Margaret | Pittsburgh | PA | 13 | $6,138.00 | $3,682.80 | $198.97 | $1,718.64 | $5,217.30 |
| Upmc Bedford Memorial Hospital | Everett | PA | 17 | $2,842.00 | $1,705.20 | $83.15 | $1,690.99 | $2,557.80 |
| Upmc Horizon Hospital | Greenville | PA | 17 | $4,118.00 | $2,470.80 | $206.32 | $1,589.55 | $3,500.30 |
| Upmc Hamot | Erie | PA | 16 | $8,631.00 | $5,178.60 | $182.96 | $1,478.00 | $6,904.80 |
| Upmc Northwest Hospital | Seneca | PA | 13 | $3,675.00 | $2,205.00 | $209.00 | $1,472.28 | $3,704.00 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $2,832.00 | $1,699.20 | $269.00 | $1,416.00 | $2,265.60 |
| Altoona Regional Health System | Altoona | PA | 12 | $2,832.00 | $1,699.20 | $269.00 | $1,416.00 | $2,265.60 |
| The Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $2,832.00 | $1,699.20 | $269.00 | $1,416.00 | $2,265.60 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $2,832.00 | $1,699.20 | $269.00 | $1,416.00 | $2,265.60 |
| Upmc Passavant | Pittsburgh | PA | 15 | $6,336.00 | $3,801.60 | $214.16 | $1,354.22 | $5,892.48 |
| Westmoreland Regional Hospital | Greensburg | PA | 0 | $1,868.00 | $1,120.80 | — | — | — |
| Armstrong County Memorial | Kittanning | PA | 0 | $2,478.00 | $743.40 | — | — | — |
| Butler Memorial Hospital | Butler | PA | 0 | $3,952.00 | $2,766.40 | — | — | — |
| Windber Hospital Inc. | Windber | PA | 0 | $1,196.02 | $1,016.62 | — | — | — |
| Hospital Of The Univ Of Penna | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $9,957.00 | $9,957.00 | — | — | — |
| The Chester County Hospital | West Chester | PA | 0 | $5,168.00 | $5,168.00 | — | — | — |
| Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | PA | 0 | $5,426.00 | $5,426.00 | — | — | — |
| Frick Hospital | Mount Pleasant | PA | 0 | $1,868.00 | $1,120.80 | — | — | — |
| Latrobe Area Hospital | Latrobe | PA | 0 | $1,868.00 | $1,120.80 | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $6,802.00 | $6,802.00 | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Of Uphs | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $9,957.00 | $9,957.00 | — | — | — |
| Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | PA | 0 | $1,209.00 | $400.54 | — | — | — |
| Physicians Care Surgical Hospital | Royersford | PA | 0 | $4,272.00 | $316.30 | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $1,209.00 | $314.46 | — | — | — |
| Hampden Medical Center | Enola | PA | 0 | $1,209.00 | $380.47 | — | — | — |
| Clarion Hospital | Clarion | PA | 0 | $2,000.00 | $1,120.00 | — | — | — |
| Meyersdale Community Hospital | Meyersdale | PA | 0 | $1,977.00 | $790.80 | — | — | — |
| Reading Hospital And Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $4,706.00 | $3,294.20 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $3,209.00 | $1,283.60 | — | — | — |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown | PA | 0 | $1,276.00 | $638.00 | — | — | — |
| Lifecare Hospitals Of Chester County | West Chester | PA | 0 | $5,168.00 | $5,168.00 | — | — | — |
| Allied Services Rehab Hospital | Scranton | PA | 0 | $613.00 | — | — | — | — |
| John Heinz Instit. Of Rehab Medicine | Wilkes-Barre | PA | 0 | $613.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Ll | Hummelstown | PA | 0 | $1,209.00 | $314.46 | — | — | — |
| Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $4,706.00 | $1,176.50 | — | — | — |
| St Christophers Hospital For Childr | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $11,104 | $5,552.00 | — | — | — |
| Holy Spirit Hospital | Camp Hill | PA | 0 | $1,209.00 | $288.83 | — | — | — |
| Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | PA | 0 | $5,537.00 | $1,384.25 | — | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | Honesdale | PA | 0 | $4,132.00 | $2,892.40 | — | — | — |
| Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | PA | 0 | $4,706.00 | $1,176.50 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $3,209.00 | $1,283.60 | — | — | — |
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.