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CPT 70553 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in PA
Hospitals
59
Min
$338.79
Median
$2,750.26
Max
$7,862.79
Range multiplier
23.2×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 28 | 194 | $149.02 | $1,210.28 | $8,173.50 | 54.8× |
| Aetna | 28 | 191 | $104.53 | $2,713.50 | $9,235.80 | 88.4× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 28 | 100 | $139.63 | $642.50 | $12,132 | 86.9× |
| upmc health plan | 25 | 97 | $139.63 | $372.90 | $7,665.11 | 54.9× |
| Cigna | 28 | 93 | $320.44 | $3,220.69 | $6,512.40 | 20.3× |
| Multiplan | 12 | 51 | $2,546.40 | $4,945.20 | $13,078 | 5.1× |
| intergroup | 15 | 44 | $2,546.40 | $5,123.50 | $13,895 | 5.5× |
| pa health & wellness | 21 | 41 | $367.72 | $577.72 | $2,315.52 | 6.3× |
| amerihealth caritas | 22 | 40 | $350.69 | $419.94 | $2,208.32 | 6.3× |
| First Health | 14 | 35 | $3,176.34 | $4,266.82 | $11,443 | 3.6× |
| geisinger | 18 | 32 | $372.90 | $471.18 | $5,706.78 | 15.3× |
| private health care systems | 14 | 27 | $3,035.91 | $5,103.20 | $13,078 | 4.3× |
| Humana | 14 | 25 | $314.28 | $4,326.30 | $13,895 | 44.2× |
| upmc work partners | 21 | 21 | $425.00 | $2,610.88 | $2,656.88 | 6.3× |
| Medicaid | 3 | 19 | $70.00 | $363.93 | $2,101.03 | 30.0× |
| keystone first | 5 | 16 | $330.87 | $732.44 | $945.81 | 2.9× |
| Medicare | 2 | 14 | $93.84 | $325.80 | $631.98 | 6.7× |
| america's choice | 5 | 12 | $5,072.00 | $5,072.00 | $5,706.00 | 1.1× |
| wirerope works | 5 | 12 | $3,197.00 | $3,525.04 | $3,525.04 | 1.1× |
| preferred healthcare system | 6 | 12 | $2,170.00 | $2,170.00 | $10,626 | 4.9× |
| health partners plans (jefferson health plan) | 11 | 11 | $405.65 | $511.21 | $511.21 | 1.3× |
| health partners plans | 3 | 9 | $293.72 | $293.72 | $374.03 | 1.3× |
| jup health partners chip | 1 | 8 | $70.00 | $165.37 | $575.34 | 8.2× |
| three rivers provider network | 4 | 8 | $2,793.04 | $4,249.52 | $5,706.00 | 2.0× |
| jup geisinger commercial | 1 | 8 | $168.89 | $768.52 | $1,125.19 | 6.7× |
| selectcare | 4 | 8 | $4,326.30 | $7,906.40 | $13,078 | 3.0× |
| health coalition partners | 4 | 6 | $4,202.10 | $4,459.59 | $13,078 | 3.1× |
| pennsylvania health and wellness | 3 | 6 | $394.26 | $580.10 | $756.82 | 1.9× |
| gateway health plan | 3 | 6 | $139.24 | $335.45 | $458.38 | 3.3× |
| premier comp solutions | 6 | 6 | $2,428.73 | $2,428.73 | $2,471.52 | 1.0× |
| innovage | 5 | 5 | $308.12 | $374.03 | $433.69 | 1.4× |
| abington pro ibc | 1 | 5 | $115.28 | $265.24 | $473.85 | 4.1× |
| naphcare | 4 | 5 | $492.99 | $550.05 | $612.89 | 1.2× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 4 | $338.70 | $346.63 | $370.96 | 1.1× |
| national provider network | 2 | 4 | $3,790.16 | $6,345.22 | $8,900.28 | 2.3× |
| health payors organization | 2 | 4 | $9,768.60 | $11,832 | $13,895 | 1.4× |
| ibc | 2 | 3 | $429.21 | $1,570.26 | $2,330.79 | 5.4× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 3 | $608.00 | $2,047.02 | $2,737.37 | 4.5× |
| clover health | 3 | 3 | $379.93 | $388.70 | $388.70 | 1.0× |
| elder health | 3 | 3 | $430.10 | $440.04 | $440.04 | 1.0× |
| fidelis | 2 | 3 | $392.96 | $12,260 | $12,260 | 31.2× |
| geisinger health plan | 2 | 3 | $1,255.59 | $1,271.27 | $1,314.49 | 1.0× |
| health plan of upper ohio valley | 1 | 3 | $340.48 | $340.48 | $4,619.54 | 13.6× |
| jup pa health_wellness | 1 | 3 | $91.00 | $349.70 | $440.70 | 4.8× |
| occunet | 3 | 3 | $425.60 | $605.05 | $605.05 | 1.4× |
| Oscar Health | 3 | 3 | $537.63 | $550.05 | $550.05 | 1.0× |
| pa health_wellness chc | 2 | 3 | $349.70 | $440.70 | $440.70 | 1.3× |
| prime health services | 3 | 3 | $570.53 | $583.71 | $583.71 | 1.0× |
| qualcare | 2 | 3 | $7,003.42 | $12,946 | $12,946 | 1.8× |
| univera | 1 | 3 | $1,979.10 | $4,354.02 | $5,805.36 | 2.9× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Shadyside | Pittsburgh | PA | 21 | $16,347 | $9,808.20 | $322.80 | $7,862.79 | $13,895 |
| American Oncologic Hospial | Philadelphia | PA | 16 | $20,881 | — | $293.72 | $714.37 | $12,946 |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 20 | $20,881 | — | $293.72 | $550.05 | $7,099.54 |
| Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 18 | $20,881 | — | $293.72 | $516.88 | $7,099.54 |
| Upmc Jameson | New Castle | PA | 13 | $4,307.00 | $2,584.20 | $309.35 | $455.96 | $3,812.26 |
| Wellsboro | Wellsboro | PA | 14 | $6,340.00 | $4,600.00 | $344.32 | $4,218.20 | $6,023.00 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 29 | $5,511.00 | $412.18 | $293.72 | $403.22 | $3,408.95 |
| The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelp | Philadelphia | PA | 18 | $12,733 | $12,733 | $363.15 | $4,007.67 | $11,460 |
| Upmc Mercy Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 17 | $10,854 | $6,512.40 | $283.82 | $3,968.39 | $9,768.60 |
| Upmc Mckeesport | Mckeesport | PA | 14 | $10,082 | $6,049.20 | $315.59 | $3,831.16 | $8,569.70 |
| Upmc East Hospital | Monroeville | PA | 14 | $10,364 | $6,218.40 | $341.40 | $3,684.40 | $8,291.20 |
| Aria Health | Philadelphia | PA | 33 | $1,530.00 | $378.43 | $70.00 | $338.93 | $1,271.27 |
| Curahealth Heritage Valley | Beaver | PA | 9 | $3,370.00 | $909.90 | $139.24 | $338.79 | $2,803.98 |
| Muncy Valley Hospital | Muncy | PA | 15 | $6,340.00 | $3,804.00 | $344.32 | $3,176.34 | $6,023.00 |
| Upmc Northwest Hospital | Seneca | PA | 13 | $6,379.00 | $3,827.40 | $308.78 | $3,121.32 | $5,422.15 |
| Divine Providence Hospital | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $6,340.00 | $3,804.00 | $343.82 | $3,024.18 | $5,706.00 |
| Williamsport Hospital & Medical Ctr | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $6,340.00 | $3,804.00 | $343.82 | $3,024.18 | $5,706.00 |
| Lock Haven Hospital | Lock Haven | PA | 15 | $6,340.00 | $3,804.00 | $343.82 | $3,024.18 | $5,706.00 |
| Upmc Bedford Memorial Hospital | Everett | PA | 17 | $4,807.00 | $2,884.20 | $122.85 | $2,980.34 | $4,326.30 |
| Upmc Passavant | Pittsburgh | PA | 15 | $9,999.00 | $5,999.40 | $316.41 | $2,869.54 | $9,299.07 |
| Upmc St Margaret | Pittsburgh | PA | 13 | $9,684.00 | $5,810.40 | $293.97 | $2,750.26 | $8,231.40 |
| Upmc Hamot | Erie | PA | 16 | $13,194 | $7,916.40 | $281.64 | $2,610.88 | $10,555 |
| Upmc Horizon Hospital | Greenville | PA | 17 | $6,003.00 | $3,601.80 | $304.83 | $2,341.17 | $5,102.55 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,153.86 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,153.86 |
| Altoona Regional Health System | Altoona | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,153.86 |
| The Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,153.86 |
| Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | Coudersport | PA | 14 | $3,183.00 | $1,909.80 | $355.95 | $1,206.45 | $3,812.26 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $464.54 | — | — | — |
| The Chester County Hospital | West Chester | PA | 0 | $6,187.00 | $6,187.00 | — | — | — |
| Clarion Hospital | Clarion | PA | 0 | $3,000.00 | $1,680.00 | — | — | — |
| Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | PA | 0 | $6,496.00 | $6,496.00 | — | — | — |
| Frick Hospital | Mount Pleasant | PA | 0 | $2,270.00 | $1,362.00 | — | — | — |
| Latrobe Area Hospital | Latrobe | PA | 0 | $2,270.00 | $1,362.00 | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $10,783 | $10,783 | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Of Uphs | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $19,502 | $19,502 | — | — | — |
| Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $591.70 | — | — | — |
| Physicians Care Surgical Hospital | Royersford | PA | 0 | $6,534.00 | $393.40 | — | — | — |
| Hampden Medical Center | Enola | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $562.05 | — | — | — |
| Meyersdale Community Hospital | Meyersdale | PA | 0 | $3,905.00 | $1,562.00 | — | — | — |
| Reading Hospital And Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $7,981.00 | $5,586.70 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $4,320.00 | $1,728.00 | — | — | — |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown | PA | 0 | $2,264.00 | $1,132.00 | — | — | — |
| Lifecare Hospitals Of Chester County | West Chester | PA | 0 | $6,187.00 | $6,187.00 | — | — | — |
| Allied Services Rehab Hospital | Scranton | PA | 0 | $992.00 | — | — | — | — |
| John Heinz Instit. Of Rehab Medicine | Wilkes-Barre | PA | 0 | $992.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Ll | Hummelstown | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $464.54 | — | — | — |
| Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $7,981.00 | $1,995.25 | — | — | — |
| St Christophers Hospital For Childr | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $15,133 | $7,566.50 | — | — | — |
| Holy Spirit Hospital | Camp Hill | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $426.68 | — | — | — |
| Hospital Of The Univ Of Penna | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $19,502 | $19,502 | — | — | — |
| Windber Hospital Inc. | Windber | PA | 0 | $2,531.39 | $2,151.68 | — | — | — |
| Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | PA | 0 | $8,645.00 | $2,161.25 | — | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | Honesdale | PA | 0 | $5,233.00 | $3,663.10 | — | — | — |
| Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | PA | 0 | $7,981.00 | $1,995.25 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $4,320.00 | $1,728.00 | — | — | — |
| Westmoreland Regional Hospital | Greensburg | PA | 0 | $2,270.00 | $1,362.00 | — | — | — |
| Armstrong County Memorial | Kittanning | PA | 0 | $3,530.00 | $1,059.00 | — | — | — |
| Butler Memorial Hospital | Butler | PA | 0 | $5,035.00 | $3,524.50 | — | — | — |
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.