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MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast
CPT 72149 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IL
Hospitals
46
Min
$249.56
Median
$1,592.50
Max
$3,819.51
Range multiplier
15.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 33 | 211 | $78.25 | $658.94 | $6,640.20 | 84.9× |
| Aetna | 34 | 183 | $78.25 | $678.17 | $7,292.59 | 93.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 33 | 148 | $79.61 | $377.83 | $5,961.00 | 74.9× |
| Humana | 24 | 94 | $79.61 | $372.28 | $7,690.75 | 96.6× |
| Cigna | 32 | 77 | $157.50 | $1,096.00 | $7,092.54 | 45.0× |
| Molina | 24 | 58 | $79.82 | $539.81 | $3,794.40 | 47.5× |
| Multiplan | 21 | 56 | $136.90 | $2,932.00 | $7,274.40 | 53.1× |
| Medicare | 10 | 45 | $82.16 | $372.28 | $409.51 | 5.0× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 25 | $78.25 | $595.65 | $603.09 | 7.7× |
| meridian | 10 | 23 | $79.61 | $909.30 | $3,794.40 | 47.7× |
| WellCare | 8 | 23 | $79.61 | $174.86 | $2,212.21 | 27.8× |
| prime health services | 3 | 22 | $75.63 | $1,074.38 | $7,394.95 | 97.8× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 5 | 19 | $105.00 | $481.60 | $2,740.26 | 26.1× |
| advocate employee | 9 | 18 | $1,032.28 | $1,390.89 | $1,651.86 | 1.6× |
| private healthcare systems | 9 | 17 | $1,566.00 | $2,170.00 | $3,204.00 | 2.0× |
| amerivantage | 4 | 16 | $82.16 | $217.37 | $390.89 | 4.8× |
| healthlink | 8 | 16 | $3,638.05 | $5,138.25 | $8,134.44 | 2.2× |
| health partners open network | 4 | 16 | $172.53 | $543.28 | $737.25 | 4.3× |
| deaconess onecare | 3 | 13 | $79.61 | $372.28 | $4,338.37 | 54.5× |
| Bright Health | 6 | 12 | $465.35 | $465.35 | $465.35 | 1.0× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 12 | $79.61 | $171.74 | $390.89 | 4.9× |
| smarthealth | 6 | 12 | $521.19 | $521.19 | $521.19 | 1.0× |
| Oscar Health | 9 | 9 | $558.42 | $558.42 | $558.42 | 1.0× |
| Medicare Advantage | 1 | 9 | $356.43 | $356.43 | $392.07 | 1.1× |
| First Health | 5 | 9 | $270.00 | $1,820.35 | $5,961.00 | 22.1× |
| hstechnology | 9 | 9 | $714.78 | $714.78 | $714.78 | 1.0× |
| TRICARE | 4 | 8 | $372.28 | $372.28 | $372.28 | 1.0× |
| alliance coal | 3 | 7 | $109.86 | $232.68 | $3,253.78 | 29.6× |
| umwa | 3 | 7 | $79.61 | $168.61 | $2,147.77 | 27.0× |
| cox health systems insurance company [220] | 2 | 6 | $1,347.50 | $1,347.50 | $1,592.50 | 1.2× |
| noncontracted | 2 | 6 | $127.38 | $269.78 | $3,436.44 | 27.0× |
| allied benefits [498] | 2 | 6 | $1,352.10 | $1,421.00 | $1,820.35 | 1.3× |
| healthlink [225] | 2 | 6 | $1,188.25 | $1,592.50 | $1,849.75 | 1.6× |
| hope trust | 3 | 6 | $1,061.00 | $3,021.56 | $6,121.15 | 5.8× |
| paymentrate | 1 | 5 | $2,164.30 | $2,327.20 | $2,647.19 | 1.2× |
| national provider network | 1 | 5 | $255.00 | $1,265.65 | $5,175.46 | 20.3× |
| phcs | 1 | 5 | $136.90 | $430.20 | $6,221.13 | 45.4× |
| healthcare's finest network (hfn) | 1 | 5 | $255.00 | $1,265.65 | $5,175.46 | 20.3× |
| ecoh | 1 | 5 | $2,292.11 | $2,735.06 | $3,557.69 | 1.6× |
| paymentratepercent | 1 | 5 | $74.40 | $80.00 | $91.00 | 1.2× |
| consociate [478] | 2 | 4 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 | 1.0× |
| phcs [244] | 2 | 4 | $1,837.50 | $1,898.75 | $1,960.00 | 1.1× |
| claimdoc | 1 | 4 | $99.51 | $260.51 | $2,366.38 | 23.8× |
| health alliance | 1 | 4 | $78.25 | $207.02 | $379.73 | 4.9× |
| medica exchange inspire | 4 | 4 | $996.82 | $1,181.37 | $2,226.23 | 2.2× |
| alter-net medical services, inc. | 1 | 4 | $127.38 | $665.39 | $2,131.07 | 16.7× |
| medica exchange insure | 4 | 4 | $1,115.34 | $1,324.05 | $2,491.80 | 2.2× |
| actin care | 2 | 4 | $577.03 | $577.03 | $577.03 | 1.0× |
| care improvement plus | 2 | 4 | $81.20 | $275.86 | $2,190.73 | 27.0× |
| Medicaid | 4 | 4 | $384.38 | $2,262.66 | $2,262.66 | 5.9× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Med | Chicago | IL | 8 | $5,000.00 | $2,650.00 | $139.93 | $575.14 | $1,035.15 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center | Elk Grove Village | IL | 19 | — | — | $353.67 | $476.27 | $2,262.66 |
| Vista Medical Center - East | Waukegan | IL | 6 | $6,406.34 | $6,406.34 | $266.64 | $472.57 | $1,345.00 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | Hoffman Estates | IL | 18 | — | — | $353.67 | $465.35 | $2,262.66 |
| Presence St. Marys Hospital | Kankakee | IL | 10 | $3,938.00 | $1,299.54 | $215.85 | $409.51 | $2,323.42 |
| Presence Saint Francis Hospital | Evanston | IL | 10 | $3,938.00 | $1,299.54 | $215.85 | $409.51 | $2,323.42 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin | Elgin | IL | 10 | $3,938.00 | $1,299.54 | $215.85 | $409.51 | $2,323.42 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hosp-Chicago | Chicago | IL | 10 | $3,938.00 | $1,299.54 | $215.85 | $409.51 | $2,323.42 |
| Valley West Community Hospital | Sandwich | IL | 11 | $5,961.00 | $4,172.70 | $1,132.59 | $3,819.51 | $5,961.00 |
| Union County Hospital District | Anna | IL | 23 | $7,406.11 | $2,740.27 | $75.63 | $378.89 | $6,295.19 |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center | Marion | IL | 25 | $6,088.78 | $1,156.87 | $75.63 | $372.28 | $5,479.90 |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | Eureka | IL | 11 | $7,905.00 | $7,905.00 | $159.22 | $3,557.25 | $6,640.20 |
| Methodist Medical Ctr Of Illinois | Peoria | IL | 12 | $5,213.43 | $4,170.75 | $78.25 | $344.08 | $2,257.42 |
| Proctor Hospital | Peoria | IL | 12 | $2,116.39 | $1,693.12 | $78.25 | $315.94 | $1,369.30 |
| Pekin Memorial Hospital | Pekin | IL | 12 | $2,116.39 | $1,693.12 | $78.25 | $315.94 | $1,369.30 |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island | IL | 15 | $5,650.34 | $4,520.28 | $78.25 | $277.83 | $2,977.73 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana | IL | 11 | $9,093.00 | $9,093.00 | $332.65 | $2,727.90 | $7,729.05 |
| Kirby Hospital | Monticello | IL | 5 | — | — | $157.64 | $249.56 | $498.98 |
| Marshall Browning Hospital | Duquoin | IL | 5 | — | — | $74.40 | $2,237.03 | $2,909.00 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health | Hoffman Estates | IL | 4 | — | — | $487.19 | $2,218.81 | $2,262.66 |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud | IL | 19 | $9,859.93 | $2,563.59 | $99.51 | $1,971.99 | $8,134.44 |
| Swedishamerican Hospital | Rockford | IL | 22 | $7,031.00 | $1,124.96 | $356.43 | $1,699.39 | $6,285.71 |
| Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospita | Hoopseton | IL | 10 | $5,597.00 | $5,597.00 | $1,175.37 | $1,679.10 | $4,869.39 |
| Richland Memorial Hospital | Olney | IL | 10 | $5,597.00 | $5,597.00 | $1,175.37 | $1,679.10 | $4,869.39 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin | IL | 11 | $3,780.00 | $1,890.00 | $539.81 | $1,632.43 | $3,402.00 |
| Condell Medical Center | Libertyville | IL | 11 | $3,730.00 | $1,865.00 | $539.81 | $1,630.01 | $2,984.00 |
| Good Shepherd Hospital | Barrington | IL | 11 | $3,050.00 | $1,525.00 | $539.81 | $1,613.00 | $2,496.26 |
| Advocate Southland Hospital | Chicago | IL | 11 | $3,500.00 | $1,750.00 | $539.81 | $1,613.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | IL | 11 | $3,210.00 | $1,605.00 | $539.81 | $1,613.00 | $2,568.00 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital | Oak Lawn | IL | 11 | $2,620.00 | $1,310.00 | $539.81 | $1,613.00 | $2,422.78 |
| South Suburban Hospital | Hazelcrest | IL | 11 | $3,500.00 | $1,750.00 | $539.81 | $1,613.00 | $3,409.00 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | IL | 11 | $3,600.00 | $1,800.00 | $539.81 | $1,613.00 | $3,204.00 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | IL | 35 | $2,450.00 | $1,470.00 | $373.86 | $1,592.50 | $2,250.00 |
| Advocate Northside Health System | Chicago | IL | 11 | $2,900.00 | $1,450.00 | $539.81 | $1,566.00 | $2,496.26 |
| Memorial Hospital East | Shiloh | IL | 35 | $2,450.00 | $1,470.00 | $349.44 | $1,506.75 | $2,250.00 |
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | Normal | IL | 11 | $7,905.00 | $7,905.00 | $332.65 | $1,200.00 | $5,928.75 |
| Midwest Medical Center | Galena | IL | 0 | $2,768.70 | $2,519.52 | — | — | — |
| Community Hospital Of Staunton | Staunton | IL | 0 | $3,940.00 | $1,970.00 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $7,911.00 | $7,911.00 | — | — | — |
| Anderson Hospital | Maryville | IL | 0 | $5,220.80 | $2,610.40 | — | — | — |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur | IL | 0 | $8,084.00 | $8,084.00 | — | — | — |
| Memorial Medical Center | Springfield | IL | 0 | $7,911.00 | $7,911.00 | — | — | — |
| Board Of Trustees Of The University | Chicago | IL | 0 | $4,418.00 | $3,092.60 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $6,094.00 | $6,094.00 | — | — | — |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago | IL | 0 | $4,442.90 | $3,554.32 | — | — | — |
| Gateway Regional | Granite City | IL | 0 | $1,035.69 | $621.41 | — | — | — |
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.