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CPT 70553 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
27
Min
$307.31
Median
$349.99
Max
$5,088.96
Range multiplier
16.6×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 | 205 | $100.21 | $481.60 | $5,035.95 | 50.3× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 19 | 196 | $105.22 | $325.56 | $5,746.95 | 54.6× |
| Aetna | 15 | 181 | $100.21 | $774.70 | $5,393.78 | 53.8× |
| Cigna | 15 | 73 | $211.47 | $625.51 | $5,524.38 | 26.1× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 59 | $222.47 | $646.99 | $2,873.48 | 12.9× |
| Humana | 17 | 58 | $100.21 | $298.11 | $2,356.25 | 23.5× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 44 | $100.21 | $245.50 | $2,353.38 | 23.5× |
| Molina | 11 | 41 | $102.21 | $296.66 | $1,273.00 | 12.5× |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $348.04 | $4,823.91 | $5,088.96 | 14.6× |
| amerigroup | 17 | 20 | $296.02 | $345.80 | $2,528.66 | 8.5× |
| medica exchange inspire | 14 | 15 | $1,083.81 | $1,885.58 | $4,551.58 | 4.2× |
| medica exchange insure | 14 | 14 | $1,212.65 | $2,031.18 | $5,097.54 | 4.2× |
| iowa total care | 14 | 14 | $296.02 | $329.10 | $2,528.66 | 8.5× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 12 | $214.47 | $869.58 | $1,995.25 | 9.3× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $1,198.71 | $5,088.96 | $5,088.96 | 4.2× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $1,198.71 | $5,088.96 | $5,088.96 | 4.2× |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $1,198.71 | $5,088.96 | $5,088.96 | 4.2× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $2,307.76 | $5,088.96 | $5,088.96 | 2.2× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 8 | $105.22 | $252.77 | $345.74 | 3.3× |
| health alliance | 2 | 8 | $100.21 | $240.74 | $335.86 | 3.4× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 8 | $100.21 | $240.74 | $526.84 | 5.3× |
| phcs | 3 | 6 | $3,150.98 | $5,194.98 | $5,194.98 | 1.6× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 6 | $3,772.30 | $5,194.98 | $5,194.98 | 1.4× |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $339.07 | $1,279.08 | $2,325.02 | 6.9× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 6 | $2,662.80 | $5,088.96 | $5,088.96 | 1.9× |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $1,378.52 | $5,088.96 | $5,088.96 | 3.7× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 5 | $310.96 | $1,087.44 | $2,536.10 | 8.2× |
| meridian | 1 | 4 | $105.22 | $252.77 | $396.60 | 3.8× |
| iowa health | 1 | 4 | $105.22 | $252.77 | $2,353.38 | 22.4× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 4 | $150.32 | $361.11 | $601.47 | 4.0× |
| healthpartners | 1 | 4 | $954.00 | $3,041.25 | $4,897.50 | 5.1× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 4 | $755.00 | $3,259.75 | $5,550.50 | 7.4× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $1,636.00 | $1,722.00 | $1,722.00 | 1.1× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $772.65 | $4,118.88 | $5,060.34 | 6.5× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $365.44 | $1,948.12 | $2,393.41 | 6.5× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $345.72 | $2,370.61 | $2,370.61 | 6.9× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $348.04 | $1,855.35 | $2,279.43 | 6.5× |
| health eos | 1 | 2 | $5,224.00 | $5,224.00 | $5,224.00 | 1.0× |
| health eos plus | 1 | 2 | $3,918.00 | $3,918.00 | $3,918.00 | 1.0× |
| aurora caregiver | 1 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 1.0× |
| payer negotiated charge: iowa total care | 1 | 1 | $2,097.18 | $2,097.18 | $2,097.18 | 1.0× |
| everpointe elite | 1 | 1 | $1,352.00 | $1,352.00 | $1,352.00 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | 1.0× |
| quartz health | 1 | 1 | $2,536.10 | $2,536.10 | $2,536.10 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $1,242.64 | $1,242.64 | $1,242.64 | 1.0× |
| creighton university employees | 1 | 1 | $694.03 | $694.03 | $694.03 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $2,325.02 | $2,325.02 | $2,325.02 | 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 Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | IA | 21 | $4,438.00 | $1,863.96 | $339.07 | $859.31 | $3,772.30 |
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | IA | 12 | $5,746.95 | $4,597.56 | $100.21 | $596.06 | $5,746.95 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | $5,301.00 | $2,544.48 | $2,279.43 | $5,088.96 | $5,194.98 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | $5,301.00 | $2,597.49 | $1,855.35 | $5,088.96 | $5,194.98 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | IA | 17 | $3,170.13 | $2,536.11 | $100.21 | $353.86 | $2,536.10 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | IA | 12 | $4,827.10 | $3,861.68 | $100.21 | $349.99 | $4,634.02 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | IA | 12 | $4,827.10 | $3,861.68 | $100.21 | $349.99 | $4,634.02 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | IA | 12 | $4,827.10 | $3,861.68 | $100.21 | $349.99 | $4,634.02 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | IA | 12 | $2,526.36 | $2,021.09 | $100.21 | $346.63 | $2,016.04 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | IA | 10 | $5,087.87 | $4,070.30 | $100.21 | $345.74 | $4,324.69 |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $7,308.79 | $5,847.04 | $100.21 | $344.08 | $3,164.71 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $7,308.79 | $5,847.04 | $100.21 | $339.99 | $3,164.71 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | IA | 14 | $5,970.59 | $4,776.48 | $100.21 | $335.86 | $3,265.91 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | IA | 12 | $5,645.45 | $4,516.36 | $100.21 | $325.92 | $3,093.71 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | IA | 12 | $2,526.36 | $2,021.09 | $100.21 | $320.62 | $1,634.55 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | IA | 12 | $2,526.36 | $2,021.09 | $100.21 | $320.62 | $1,634.55 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | IA | 13 | $5,970.59 | $4,776.48 | $100.21 | $307.31 | $3,146.50 |
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | IA | 4 | $4,120.00 | $3,708.00 | $1,194.62 | $1,977.12 | $3,551.44 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | IA | 18 | $6,530.00 | $3,265.00 | $650.00 | $1,352.00 | $5,550.50 |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard C | Cresco | IA | 0 | $4,046.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Story County Hospital | Nevada | IA | 0 | $3,783.00 | $3,026.40 | — | — | — |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | IA | 0 | $7,320.66 | $6,222.56 | — | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | IA | 0 | $2,480.00 | $1,984.00 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | IA | 0 | $4,053.00 | $1,945.44 | — | — | — |
| Loring Hospital | Sac City | IA | 0 | $3,541.00 | $2,832.80 | — | — | — |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | IA | 0 | $2,269.93 | $1,702.45 | — | — | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | IA | 0 | $2,629.00 | $1,472.24 | — | — | — |
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.