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MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast
CPT 72149 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
25
Min
$307.31
Median
$349.99
Max
$4,478.40
Range multiplier
14.6×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 | 205 | $78.25 | $424.30 | $4,431.75 | 56.6× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 18 | 195 | $82.16 | $264.25 | $4,571.70 | 55.6× |
| Aetna | 15 | 181 | $78.25 | $678.17 | $5,787.20 | 74.0× |
| Cigna | 15 | 73 | $165.10 | $530.80 | $3,761.68 | 22.8× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 59 | $172.53 | $567.81 | $1,971.97 | 11.4× |
| Humana | 17 | 58 | $78.25 | $252.30 | $2,005.95 | 25.6× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 44 | $78.25 | $211.21 | $1,311.50 | 16.8× |
| Molina | 11 | 41 | $79.82 | $251.06 | $1,273.00 | 15.9× |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $348.04 | $4,245.15 | $4,478.40 | 12.9× |
| amerigroup | 17 | 20 | $296.02 | $345.80 | $2,106.25 | 7.1× |
| medica exchange inspire | 14 | 15 | $907.93 | $1,977.62 | $4,131.82 | 4.6× |
| medica exchange insure | 14 | 14 | $1,015.87 | $2,079.77 | $2,840.79 | 2.8× |
| iowa total care | 14 | 14 | $296.02 | $329.10 | $1,409.18 | 4.8× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 12 | $197.49 | $570.95 | $850.88 | 4.3× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $1,050.45 | $4,478.40 | $4,478.40 | 4.3× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $2,099.24 | $4,478.40 | $4,478.40 | 2.1× |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $1,050.45 | $4,478.40 | $4,478.40 | 4.3× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $1,050.45 | $4,478.40 | $4,478.40 | 4.3× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 8 | $82.16 | $217.37 | $345.74 | 4.2× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 8 | $78.25 | $207.02 | $526.84 | 6.7× |
| health alliance | 2 | 8 | $78.25 | $207.02 | $335.86 | 4.3× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 6 | $3,431.45 | $4,571.70 | $4,571.70 | 1.3× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 6 | $2,422.20 | $4,478.40 | $4,478.40 | 1.8× |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $339.07 | $1,135.48 | $2,046.07 | 6.0× |
| phcs | 3 | 6 | $2,866.27 | $4,571.70 | $4,571.70 | 1.6× |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $1,208.02 | $4,478.40 | $4,478.40 | 3.7× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 5 | $242.88 | $861.12 | $2,741.23 | 11.3× |
| meridian | 1 | 4 | $82.16 | $217.37 | $396.60 | 4.8× |
| iowa health | 1 | 4 | $82.16 | $217.37 | $1,311.50 | 16.0× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 4 | $117.38 | $310.53 | $511.43 | 4.4× |
| healthpartners | 1 | 4 | $954.00 | $2,250.00 | $3,315.00 | 3.5× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 4 | $755.00 | $2,363.00 | $3,757.00 | 5.0× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $345.72 | $2,086.19 | $2,086.19 | 6.0× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $772.65 | $3,624.71 | $4,453.21 | 5.8× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $365.44 | $1,714.39 | $2,106.25 | 5.8× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $348.04 | $1,632.75 | $2,005.95 | 5.8× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $1,636.00 | $1,722.00 | $1,722.00 | 1.1× |
| health eos | 1 | 2 | $3,536.00 | $3,536.00 | $3,536.00 | 1.0× |
| health eos plus | 1 | 2 | $2,652.00 | $2,652.00 | $2,652.00 | 1.0× |
| aurora caregiver | 1 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $1,130.36 | $1,130.36 | $1,130.36 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | 1.0× |
| quartz health | 1 | 1 | $2,741.23 | $2,741.23 | $2,741.23 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | 1.0× |
| creighton university employees | 1 | 1 | $612.31 | $612.31 | $612.31 | 1.0× |
| centivo | 1 | 1 | $1,038.00 | $1,038.00 | $1,038.00 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $2,046.07 | $2,046.07 | $2,046.07 | 1.0× |
| trilogy | 1 | 1 | $1,520.00 | $1,520.00 | $1,520.00 | 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 | $4,037.00 | $1,695.54 | $339.07 | $772.65 | $3,431.45 |
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | IA | 12 | $3,202.69 | $2,562.16 | $78.25 | $515.00 | $3,202.69 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | $4,665.00 | $2,239.20 | $2,005.95 | $4,478.40 | $4,571.70 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | $4,665.00 | $2,285.85 | $1,632.75 | $4,478.40 | $4,571.70 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | IA | 17 | $3,426.54 | $2,741.24 | $78.25 | $353.86 | $2,741.23 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | IA | 12 | $6,028.33 | $4,822.67 | $78.25 | $349.99 | $5,787.20 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | IA | 12 | $6,028.33 | $4,822.67 | $78.25 | $349.99 | $5,787.20 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | IA | 12 | $6,028.33 | $4,822.67 | $78.25 | $349.99 | $5,787.20 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | IA | 12 | $2,116.39 | $1,693.12 | $78.25 | $346.63 | $1,688.88 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | IA | 10 | $4,860.96 | $3,888.77 | $78.25 | $345.74 | $4,131.82 |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $5,213.43 | $4,170.75 | $78.25 | $344.08 | $2,257.42 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $5,213.43 | $4,170.75 | $78.25 | $339.99 | $2,257.42 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | IA | 14 | $5,650.34 | $4,520.28 | $78.25 | $335.86 | $3,090.74 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | IA | 12 | $5,033.69 | $4,026.96 | $78.25 | $325.92 | $2,758.46 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | IA | 12 | $2,116.39 | $1,693.12 | $78.25 | $315.94 | $1,369.30 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | IA | 12 | $2,116.39 | $1,693.12 | $78.25 | $315.94 | $1,369.30 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | IA | 13 | $5,650.34 | $4,520.28 | $78.25 | $307.31 | $2,977.73 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | IA | 18 | $4,420.00 | $2,210.00 | $650.00 | $1,352.00 | $3,757.00 |
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | IA | 2 | $3,411.40 | $3,070.26 | $1,113.56 | $1,336.97 | $1,560.37 |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | IA | 0 | $5,229.04 | $4,444.68 | — | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | IA | 0 | $2,795.00 | $2,236.00 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | IA | 0 | $4,614.00 | $2,214.72 | — | — | — |
| Loring Hospital | Sac City | IA | 0 | $1,892.00 | $1,513.60 | — | — | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | IA | 0 | $2,561.00 | $1,434.16 | — | — | — |
| Story County Hospital | Nevada | IA | 0 | $3,864.00 | $3,091.20 | — | — | — |
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.