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MRI thoracic spine without contrast
CPT 72146 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IL
Hospitals
49
Min
$191.66
Median
$1,310.40
Max
$3,486.96
Range multiplier
18.2×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 34 | 226 | $64.86 | $644.88 | $5,184.28 | 79.9× |
| Aetna | 35 | 192 | $64.86 | $448.40 | $5,176.87 | 79.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 35 | 157 | $65.59 | $264.87 | $5,442.00 | 83.0× |
| Humana | 25 | 101 | $65.59 | $264.57 | $6,289.62 | 95.9× |
| Cigna | 35 | 82 | $136.92 | $1,096.00 | $5,332.40 | 38.9× |
| Molina | 25 | 62 | $66.16 | $365.36 | $2,169.25 | 32.8× |
| Multiplan | 23 | 62 | $113.40 | $2,824.00 | $6,221.13 | 54.9× |
| Medicare | 10 | 51 | $68.10 | $251.97 | $277.17 | 4.1× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 25 | $64.86 | $403.16 | $408.19 | 6.3× |
| meridian | 10 | 25 | $65.59 | $507.20 | $2,147.77 | 32.7× |
| WellCare | 9 | 24 | $65.59 | $182.73 | $2,212.21 | 33.7× |
| prime health services | 3 | 22 | $62.31 | $1,104.00 | $6,047.71 | 97.1× |
| advocate employee | 9 | 20 | $953.48 | $1,327.49 | $1,857.25 | 1.9× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 20 | $121.89 | $243.77 | $717.47 | 5.9× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 5 | 19 | $150.85 | $439.60 | $2,740.26 | 18.2× |
| healthlink | 9 | 19 | $394.20 | $4,015.62 | $6,652.48 | 16.9× |
| private healthcare systems | 9 | 19 | $1,458.00 | $2,046.00 | $3,187.50 | 2.2× |
| health partners open network | 4 | 16 | $145.41 | $360.04 | $505.93 | 3.5× |
| amerivantage | 4 | 16 | $68.10 | $149.10 | $264.57 | 3.9× |
| deaconess onecare | 3 | 13 | $65.59 | $251.97 | $3,851.18 | 58.7× |
| Bright Health | 6 | 12 | $314.96 | $314.96 | $314.96 | 1.0× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 12 | $65.59 | $111.76 | $264.57 | 4.0× |
| smarthealth | 6 | 12 | $352.76 | $352.76 | $352.76 | 1.0× |
| First Health | 6 | 11 | $387.90 | $2,446.60 | $5,442.00 | 14.0× |
| ecoh | 1 | 10 | $1,330.41 | $1,587.51 | $2,453.09 | 1.8× |
| health alliance | 2 | 9 | $64.86 | $257.01 | $3,593.51 | 55.4× |
| Oscar Health | 9 | 9 | $377.96 | $377.96 | $377.96 | 1.0× |
| hstechnology | 9 | 9 | $483.79 | $483.79 | $483.79 | 1.0× |
| TRICARE | 4 | 8 | $251.97 | $251.97 | $251.97 | 1.0× |
| umwa | 3 | 7 | $65.59 | $110.04 | $2,147.77 | 32.7× |
| cox health systems insurance company [220] | 2 | 7 | $1,056.55 | $1,056.55 | $1,248.65 | 1.2× |
| alliance coal | 3 | 7 | $90.51 | $151.86 | $3,221.66 | 35.6× |
| noncontracted | 2 | 6 | $104.94 | $176.06 | $3,436.44 | 32.7× |
| allied benefits [498] | 2 | 6 | $956.33 | $1,114.18 | $1,427.30 | 1.5× |
| hope trust | 3 | 6 | $718.13 | $2,707.20 | $6,121.15 | 8.5× |
| healthlink [225] | 2 | 6 | $931.69 | $1,248.65 | $1,450.36 | 1.6× |
| national provider network | 1 | 5 | $366.35 | $1,434.80 | $4,266.60 | 11.6× |
| phcs | 1 | 5 | $113.40 | $303.76 | $6,221.13 | 54.9× |
| paymentrate | 1 | 5 | $1,772.95 | $1,906.40 | $2,168.53 | 1.2× |
| healthcare's finest network (hfn) | 1 | 5 | $366.35 | $1,434.80 | $4,266.60 | 11.6× |
| paymentratepercent | 1 | 5 | $74.40 | $80.00 | $91.00 | 1.2× |
| claimdoc | 1 | 4 | $81.99 | $178.55 | $1,935.27 | 23.6× |
| care improvement plus | 2 | 4 | $66.90 | $184.63 | $2,190.73 | 32.7× |
| alter-net medical services, inc. | 1 | 4 | $104.94 | $447.10 | $1,756.84 | 16.7× |
| phcs [244] | 2 | 4 | $1,440.75 | $1,488.78 | $1,536.80 | 1.1× |
| actin care | 2 | 4 | $390.55 | $390.55 | $390.55 | 1.0× |
| medica exchange inspire | 4 | 4 | $871.39 | $941.78 | $1,344.44 | 1.5× |
| medica exchange insure | 4 | 4 | $975.00 | $1,055.40 | $1,504.82 | 1.5× |
| Medicaid | 4 | 4 | $361.67 | $1,909.20 | $1,909.20 | 5.3× |
| iowa total care | 4 | 4 | $188.05 | $200.36 | $232.88 | 1.2× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | Normal | IL | 11 | $4,401.00 | $4,401.00 | $234.66 | $880.20 | $3,300.75 |
| Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Med | Chicago | IL | 8 | $3,825.00 | $2,027.25 | $116.26 | $370.65 | $724.30 |
| Vista Medical Center - East | Waukegan | IL | 6 | $6,027.87 | $6,027.87 | $173.06 | $354.10 | $1,345.00 |
| Valley West Community Hospital | Sandwich | IL | 11 | $5,442.00 | $3,809.40 | $1,033.98 | $3,486.96 | $5,442.00 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center | Elk Grove Village | IL | 19 | — | — | $239.37 | $315.48 | $1,909.20 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | Hoffman Estates | IL | 18 | — | — | $239.37 | $314.96 | $1,909.20 |
| Union County Hospital District | Anna | IL | 23 | $7,406.11 | $2,740.27 | $62.31 | $303.76 | $6,295.19 |
| Warner Hospital And Health Services | Clinton | IL | 17 | $3,438.40 | $3,438.40 | $2,681.95 | $2,922.64 | $3,369.63 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hosp-Chicago | Chicago | IL | 10 | $2,877.00 | $949.41 | $140.10 | $277.17 | $1,805.60 |
| Presence Saint Francis Hospital | Evanston | IL | 10 | $2,877.00 | $949.41 | $140.10 | $277.17 | $1,805.60 |
| Presence St. Marys Hospital | Kankakee | IL | 10 | $2,877.00 | $949.41 | $140.10 | $277.17 | $1,805.60 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin | Elgin | IL | 10 | $2,877.00 | $949.41 | $140.10 | $277.17 | $1,805.60 |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center | Marion | IL | 25 | $5,019.53 | $953.72 | $62.31 | $258.27 | $4,517.58 |
| Methodist Medical Ctr Of Illinois | Peoria | IL | 12 | $3,863.24 | $3,090.60 | $64.86 | $232.88 | $1,672.78 |
| Proctor Hospital | Peoria | IL | 12 | $1,850.09 | $1,480.08 | $64.86 | $213.84 | $1,197.01 |
| Pekin Memorial Hospital | Pekin | IL | 12 | $1,850.09 | $1,480.08 | $64.86 | $213.84 | $1,197.01 |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | Eureka | IL | 11 | $4,401.00 | $4,401.00 | $131.18 | $1,980.45 | $3,696.84 |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island | IL | 15 | $3,412.28 | $2,729.83 | $64.86 | $191.66 | $1,798.27 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health | Hoffman Estates | IL | 4 | — | — | $315.99 | $1,872.20 | $1,909.20 |
| Marshall Browning Hospital | Duquoin | IL | 5 | — | — | $74.40 | $1,832.53 | $2,383.00 |
| Advocate Northside Health System | Chicago | IL | 11 | $4,250.00 | $2,125.00 | $365.36 | $1,693.44 | $3,459.50 |
| Kirby Hospital | Monticello | IL | 13 | $5,246.00 | $3,147.60 | $87.60 | $1,642.53 | $5,141.08 |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud | IL | 19 | $8,063.61 | $2,096.54 | $81.99 | $1,612.72 | $6,652.48 |
| Condell Medical Center | Libertyville | IL | 11 | $3,530.00 | $1,765.00 | $365.36 | $1,591.04 | $2,824.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin | IL | 11 | $3,580.00 | $1,790.00 | $365.36 | $1,588.73 | $3,222.00 |
| South Suburban Hospital | Hazelcrest | IL | 11 | $3,300.00 | $1,650.00 | $365.36 | $1,562.88 | $3,214.20 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | IL | 11 | $3,010.00 | $1,505.00 | $365.36 | $1,556.48 | $2,408.00 |
| Advocate Southland Hospital | Chicago | IL | 11 | $3,300.00 | $1,650.00 | $365.36 | $1,556.48 | $2,640.00 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | IL | 11 | $3,400.00 | $1,700.00 | $365.36 | $1,542.40 | $3,026.00 |
| Good Shepherd Hospital | Barrington | IL | 11 | $2,850.00 | $1,425.00 | $365.36 | $1,539.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana | IL | 11 | $5,072.00 | $5,072.00 | $234.66 | $1,521.60 | $4,311.20 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital | Oak Lawn | IL | 11 | $2,420.00 | $1,210.00 | $365.36 | $1,520.64 | $1,936.00 |
| Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospita | Hoopseton | IL | 10 | $4,368.00 | $4,368.00 | $917.28 | $1,310.40 | $3,800.16 |
| Richland Memorial Hospital | Olney | IL | 10 | $4,368.00 | $4,368.00 | $917.28 | $1,310.40 | $3,800.16 |
| Sparta Community Hospital | Sparta | IL | 15 | $3,058.25 | $3,058.25 | $305.83 | $1,298.00 | $2,905.34 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | IL | 35 | $1,921.00 | $1,152.60 | $251.10 | $1,248.65 | $2,250.00 |
| Memorial Hospital East | Shiloh | IL | 35 | $1,921.00 | $1,152.60 | $238.99 | $1,143.00 | $2,250.00 |
| Swedishamerican Hospital | Rockford | IL | 22 | $4,848.00 | $775.68 | $121.89 | $1,071.90 | $4,334.11 |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $5,186.00 | $5,186.00 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $5,186.00 | $5,186.00 | — | — | — |
| Anderson Hospital | Maryville | IL | 0 | $4,781.70 | $2,390.85 | — | — | — |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago | IL | 0 | $3,905.73 | $3,124.58 | — | — | — |
| Midwest Medical Center | Galena | IL | 0 | $2,454.90 | $2,233.96 | — | — | — |
| Board Of Trustees Of The University | Chicago | IL | 0 | $5,375.00 | $3,762.50 | — | — | — |
| Community Hospital Of Staunton | Staunton | IL | 0 | $3,055.10 | $1,527.55 | — | — | — |
| Washington County Hospital | Nashville | IL | 0 | $3,300.00 | $2,640.00 | — | — | — |
| Memorial Medical Center | Springfield | IL | 0 | $5,186.00 | $5,186.00 | — | — | — |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur | IL | 0 | $5,849.00 | $5,849.00 | — | — | — |
| Gateway Regional | Granite City | IL | 0 | $715.99 | $429.59 | — | — | — |
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.