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MRI cervical spine without contrast
CPT 72141 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
27
Min
$208.00
Median
$236.89
Max
$4,547.52
Range multiplier
21.9×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 | 205 | $64.86 | $276.20 | $4,500.15 | 69.4× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 19 | 196 | $68.10 | $208.43 | $4,642.26 | 68.2× |
| Aetna | 15 | 181 | $64.86 | $439.61 | $3,701.21 | 57.1× |
| Cigna | 15 | 73 | $136.92 | $374.87 | $3,570.12 | 26.1× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 59 | $145.41 | $369.88 | $1,395.52 | 9.6× |
| Humana | 17 | 58 | $64.86 | $178.49 | $2,036.91 | 31.4× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 44 | $64.86 | $144.43 | $1,142.93 | 17.6× |
| Molina | 11 | 41 | $66.16 | $177.61 | $1,273.00 | 19.2× |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $235.57 | $4,310.67 | $4,547.52 | 19.3× |
| amerigroup | 17 | 20 | $200.36 | $234.05 | $2,138.76 | 10.7× |
| medica exchange inspire | 14 | 15 | $634.86 | $1,360.95 | $2,210.50 | 3.5× |
| medica exchange insure | 14 | 14 | $710.33 | $1,368.32 | $2,475.64 | 3.5× |
| iowa total care | 14 | 14 | $200.36 | $222.75 | $1,228.05 | 6.1× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 12 | $162.58 | $691.84 | $1,236.14 | 7.6× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $679.74 | $4,547.52 | $4,547.52 | 6.7× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $679.74 | $4,547.52 | $4,547.52 | 6.7× |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $679.74 | $4,547.52 | $4,547.52 | 6.7× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $1,763.84 | $4,547.52 | $4,547.52 | 2.6× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 8 | $68.10 | $148.79 | $234.01 | 3.4× |
| health alliance | 2 | 8 | $64.86 | $141.70 | $227.32 | 3.5× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 8 | $64.86 | $141.70 | $356.59 | 5.5× |
| phcs | 3 | 6 | $2,408.32 | $4,642.26 | $4,642.26 | 1.9× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 6 | $2,883.20 | $4,642.26 | $4,642.26 | 1.6× |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $229.50 | $1,099.96 | $2,077.65 | 9.1× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 6 | $2,035.20 | $4,547.52 | $4,547.52 | 2.2× |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $781.70 | $4,547.52 | $4,547.52 | 5.8× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 5 | $201.48 | $601.68 | $1,421.34 | 7.1× |
| meridian | 1 | 4 | $68.10 | $148.79 | $268.43 | 3.9× |
| iowa health | 1 | 4 | $68.10 | $148.79 | $1,142.93 | 16.8× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 4 | $97.29 | $212.56 | $360.14 | 3.7× |
| 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× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $1,636.00 | $1,722.00 | $1,722.00 | 1.1× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $522.97 | $3,680.65 | $4,521.95 | 8.6× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $247.35 | $1,740.85 | $2,138.76 | 8.6× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $234.00 | $2,118.39 | $2,118.39 | 9.1× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $235.57 | $1,657.95 | $2,036.91 | 8.6× |
| 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× |
| payer negotiated charge: iowa total care | 1 | 1 | $1,415.49 | $1,415.49 | $1,415.49 | 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 | $1,421.34 | $1,421.34 | $1,421.34 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $949.76 | $949.76 | $949.76 | 1.0× |
| creighton university employees | 1 | 1 | $396.31 | $396.31 | $396.31 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $240.28 | $240.28 | $240.28 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $2,077.65 | $2,077.65 | $2,077.65 | 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 | $3,392.00 | $1,424.64 | $229.50 | $522.97 | $2,883.20 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | $4,737.00 | $2,273.76 | $2,036.91 | $4,547.52 | $4,642.26 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | $4,737.00 | $2,321.13 | $1,657.95 | $4,547.52 | $4,642.26 |
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | IA | 12 | $2,791.03 | $2,232.83 | $64.86 | $347.39 | $2,791.03 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | IA | 17 | $1,776.68 | $1,421.35 | $64.86 | $236.99 | $1,421.34 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | IA | 12 | $3,855.43 | $3,084.35 | $64.86 | $236.89 | $3,701.21 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | IA | 12 | $3,855.43 | $3,084.35 | $64.86 | $236.89 | $3,701.21 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | IA | 12 | $3,855.43 | $3,084.35 | $64.86 | $236.89 | $3,701.21 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | IA | 12 | $1,479.85 | $1,183.88 | $64.86 | $234.62 | $1,180.92 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | IA | 10 | $2,488.82 | $1,991.06 | $64.86 | $234.01 | $2,115.50 |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $4,468.84 | $3,575.08 | $64.86 | $232.88 | $1,935.01 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $4,468.84 | $3,575.08 | $64.86 | $230.12 | $1,935.01 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | IA | 14 | $3,412.28 | $2,729.83 | $64.86 | $227.32 | $1,866.52 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | IA | 12 | $4,074.71 | $3,259.77 | $64.86 | $220.60 | $2,232.94 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | IA | 12 | $1,479.85 | $1,183.88 | $64.86 | $213.84 | $957.46 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | IA | 12 | $1,479.85 | $1,183.88 | $64.86 | $213.84 | $957.46 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | IA | 13 | $3,412.28 | $2,729.83 | $64.86 | $208.00 | $1,798.27 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | IA | 18 | $4,220.00 | $2,110.00 | $650.00 | $1,352.00 | $3,587.00 |
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | IA | 4 | $2,793.30 | $2,513.97 | $830.18 | $1,346.25 | $2,407.82 |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard C | Cresco | IA | 0 | $3,209.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Story County Hospital | Nevada | IA | 0 | $3,337.00 | $2,669.60 | — | — | — |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | IA | 0 | $3,935.79 | $3,345.42 | — | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | IA | 0 | $2,362.00 | $1,889.00 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | IA | 0 | $2,988.00 | $1,434.24 | — | — | — |
| Loring Hospital | Sac City | IA | 0 | $1,770.00 | $1,416.00 | — | — | — |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | IA | 0 | $1,646.84 | $1,235.13 | — | — | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | IA | 0 | $2,308.00 | $1,292.48 | — | — | — |
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.