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MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IL
Hospitals
49
Min
$191.66
Median
$1,501.94
Max
$3,512.59
Range multiplier
18.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 34 | 232 | $64.86 | $608.44 | $5,184.28 | 79.9× |
| Aetna | 35 | 198 | $64.86 | $435.60 | $5,176.87 | 79.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 35 | 160 | $65.59 | $265.30 | $5,482.00 | 83.6× |
| Humana | 25 | 103 | $65.59 | $255.69 | $6,686.50 | 101.9× |
| Cigna | 35 | 83 | $137.55 | $1,096.00 | $5,332.40 | 38.8× |
| Multiplan | 23 | 62 | $113.90 | $2,911.10 | $6,221.13 | 54.6× |
| Molina | 25 | 62 | $66.16 | $365.36 | $2,197.92 | 33.2× |
| Medicare | 10 | 55 | $68.10 | $251.97 | $277.17 | 4.1× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 34 | $112.96 | $121.89 | $879.22 | 7.8× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 25 | $64.86 | $403.16 | $408.19 | 6.3× |
| meridian | 10 | 25 | $65.59 | $529.20 | $2,197.92 | 33.5× |
| WellCare | 9 | 24 | $65.59 | $183.03 | $2,212.21 | 33.7× |
| prime health services | 3 | 22 | $62.31 | $1,078.88 | $6,429.32 | 103.2× |
| advocate employee | 9 | 20 | $953.48 | $1,327.49 | $1,857.25 | 1.9× |
| private healthcare systems | 9 | 19 | $1,458.00 | $2,046.00 | $3,187.50 | 2.2× |
| healthlink | 9 | 19 | $394.20 | $4,015.62 | $7,072.25 | 17.9× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 5 | 19 | $217.00 | $433.65 | $2,740.26 | 12.6× |
| amerivantage | 4 | 16 | $68.10 | $149.41 | $264.57 | 3.9× |
| health partners open network | 4 | 16 | $142.62 | $357.44 | $506.36 | 3.6× |
| ecoh | 1 | 13 | $237.97 | $1,667.82 | $2,588.70 | 10.9× |
| deaconess onecare | 3 | 13 | $65.59 | $251.97 | $3,851.18 | 58.7× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 12 | $65.59 | $112.21 | $264.57 | 4.0× |
| Bright Health | 6 | 12 | $314.96 | $314.96 | $314.96 | 1.0× |
| smarthealth | 6 | 12 | $352.76 | $352.76 | $352.76 | 1.0× |
| First Health | 6 | 11 | $558.00 | $2,717.60 | $5,482.00 | 9.8× |
| health alliance | 2 | 9 | $64.86 | $257.01 | $3,285.95 | 50.7× |
| 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× |
| cox health systems insurance company [220] | 2 | 8 | $1,304.05 | $1,357.40 | $1,541.15 | 1.2× |
| umwa | 3 | 7 | $65.59 | $110.34 | $2,147.77 | 32.7× |
| alliance coal | 3 | 7 | $90.51 | $152.27 | $3,221.66 | 35.6× |
| Medicaid | 5 | 6 | $114.08 | $1,167.69 | $1,973.70 | 17.3× |
| allied benefits [498] | 2 | 6 | $957.97 | $1,375.18 | $1,761.65 | 1.8× |
| hfn | 1 | 6 | $237.97 | $1,534.81 | $2,588.70 | 10.9× |
| healthlink [225] | 2 | 6 | $1,149.94 | $1,541.15 | $1,790.11 | 1.6× |
| hope trust | 3 | 6 | $718.13 | $2,796.25 | $6,121.15 | 8.5× |
| noncontracted | 2 | 6 | $104.94 | $176.54 | $3,436.44 | 32.7× |
| phcs | 1 | 5 | $113.90 | $305.27 | $6,221.13 | 54.6× |
| national provider network | 1 | 5 | $527.00 | $1,392.30 | $4,266.60 | 8.1× |
| paymentrate | 1 | 5 | $1,772.95 | $1,906.40 | $2,168.53 | 1.2× |
| healthcare's finest network (hfn) | 1 | 5 | $527.00 | $1,392.30 | $4,266.60 | 8.1× |
| paymentratepercent | 1 | 5 | $74.40 | $80.00 | $91.00 | 1.2× |
| claimdoc | 1 | 4 | $81.99 | $178.92 | $2,057.38 | 25.1× |
| phcs [244] | 2 | 4 | $1,778.25 | $1,837.53 | $1,896.80 | 1.1× |
| mychoice wi medical adv | 1 | 4 | $112.96 | $117.42 | $243.77 | 2.2× |
| care improvement plus | 2 | 4 | $66.90 | $184.78 | $2,190.73 | 32.7× |
| alter-net medical services, inc. | 1 | 4 | $104.94 | $447.34 | $1,756.84 | 16.7× |
| actin care | 2 | 4 | $390.55 | $390.55 | $390.55 | 1.0× |
| medica exchange insure | 4 | 4 | $779.88 | $1,142.35 | $1,506.43 | 1.9× |
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 | $4,579.00 | $4,579.00 | $235.43 | $915.80 | $3,434.25 |
| Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Med | Chicago | IL | 8 | $3,900.00 | $2,067.00 | $116.26 | $371.57 | $719.71 |
| Union County Hospital District | Anna | IL | 23 | $7,406.11 | $2,740.27 | $62.31 | $369.33 | $6,295.19 |
| Vista Medical Center - East | Waukegan | IL | 6 | $6,027.87 | $6,027.87 | $173.97 | $354.10 | $1,345.00 |
| Valley West Community Hospital | Sandwich | IL | 11 | $5,482.00 | $3,837.40 | $1,041.58 | $3,512.59 | $5,482.00 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center | Elk Grove Village | IL | 19 | — | — | $239.37 | $316.30 | $1,973.70 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | Hoffman Estates | IL | 18 | — | — | $239.37 | $314.96 | $1,973.70 |
| Presence St. Marys Hospital | Kankakee | IL | 10 | $3,580.00 | $1,181.40 | $140.84 | $277.17 | $2,112.20 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hosp-Chicago | Chicago | IL | 10 | $3,580.00 | $1,181.40 | $140.84 | $277.17 | $2,112.20 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin | Elgin | IL | 10 | $3,580.00 | $1,181.40 | $140.84 | $277.17 | $2,112.20 |
| Presence Saint Francis Hospital | Evanston | IL | 10 | $3,580.00 | $1,181.40 | $140.84 | $277.17 | $2,112.20 |
| Warner Hospital And Health Services | Clinton | IL | 17 | $3,247.20 | $3,247.20 | $2,532.82 | $2,760.12 | $3,182.26 |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center | Marion | IL | 25 | $5,019.53 | $953.72 | $62.31 | $262.05 | $4,517.58 |
| Swedishamerican Hospital | Rockford | IL | 26 | $5,116.00 | $818.56 | $112.96 | $243.77 | $4,573.70 |
| Methodist Medical Ctr Of Illinois | Peoria | IL | 12 | $5,123.91 | $4,099.13 | $64.86 | $232.88 | $2,218.65 |
| Proctor Hospital | Peoria | IL | 12 | $1,479.85 | $1,183.88 | $64.86 | $213.84 | $957.46 |
| Pekin Memorial Hospital | Pekin | IL | 12 | $1,479.85 | $1,183.88 | $64.86 | $213.84 | $957.46 |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | Eureka | IL | 11 | $4,579.00 | $4,579.00 | $131.18 | $2,060.55 | $3,846.36 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health | Hoffman Estates | IL | 4 | — | — | $317.63 | $1,935.45 | $1,973.70 |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island | IL | 15 | $3,412.28 | $2,729.83 | $64.86 | $191.66 | $1,798.27 |
| Marshall Browning Hospital | Duquoin | IL | 5 | — | — | $74.40 | $1,832.53 | $2,383.00 |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud | IL | 19 | $8,572.43 | $2,228.84 | $81.99 | $1,714.49 | $7,072.25 |
| Advocate Northside Health System | Chicago | IL | 11 | $4,250.00 | $2,125.00 | $365.36 | $1,693.44 | $3,459.50 |
| 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 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana | IL | 11 | $5,292.00 | $5,292.00 | $235.43 | $1,587.60 | $4,498.20 |
| Richland Memorial Hospital | Olney | IL | 10 | $5,219.00 | $5,219.00 | $1,095.99 | $1,565.70 | $4,540.53 |
| Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospita | Hoopseton | IL | 10 | $5,219.00 | $5,219.00 | $1,095.99 | $1,565.70 | $4,540.53 |
| South Suburban Hospital | Hazelcrest | IL | 11 | $3,300.00 | $1,650.00 | $365.36 | $1,562.88 | $3,214.20 |
| Advocate Southland Hospital | Chicago | IL | 11 | $3,300.00 | $1,650.00 | $365.36 | $1,556.48 | $2,640.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | IL | 11 | $3,010.00 | $1,505.00 | $365.36 | $1,556.48 | $2,408.00 |
| 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 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital | Oak Lawn | IL | 11 | $2,420.00 | $1,210.00 | $365.36 | $1,520.64 | $1,936.00 |
| Kirby Hospital | Monticello | IL | 13 | $4,797.00 | $2,878.20 | $87.60 | $1,501.94 | $4,701.06 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | IL | 35 | $2,371.00 | $1,422.60 | $251.73 | $1,475.95 | $2,250.00 |
| Memorial Hospital East | Shiloh | IL | 35 | $2,371.00 | $1,422.60 | $238.99 | $1,410.75 | $2,250.00 |
| Sparta Community Hospital | Sparta | IL | 15 | $3,747.75 | $3,747.75 | $374.78 | $1,298.00 | $3,560.36 |
| Anderson Hospital | Maryville | IL | 0 | $4,688.40 | $2,344.20 | — | — | — |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur | IL | 0 | $6,550.00 | $6,550.00 | — | — | — |
| Gateway Regional | Granite City | IL | 0 | $715.99 | $429.59 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $6,922.00 | $6,922.00 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $5,540.00 | $5,540.00 | — | — | — |
| Memorial Medical Center | Springfield | IL | 0 | $6,922.00 | $6,922.00 | — | — | — |
| Midwest Medical Center | Galena | IL | 0 | $2,467.00 | $2,244.97 | — | — | — |
| Board Of Trustees Of The University | Chicago | IL | 0 | $5,718.00 | $4,002.60 | — | — | — |
| Community Hospital Of Staunton | Staunton | IL | 0 | $3,517.70 | $1,758.85 | — | — | — |
| Washington County Hospital | Nashville | IL | 0 | $3,623.00 | $2,898.40 | — | — | — |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago | IL | 0 | $3,863.28 | $3,090.62 | — | — | — |
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.