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MRI cervical spine with and without contrast
CPT 72156 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IL
Hospitals
48
Min
$306.32
Median
$1,782.00
Max
$4,707.59
Range multiplier
15.4×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 34 | 213 | $100.51 | $1,292.60 | $6,786.96 | 67.5× |
| Aetna | 35 | 183 | $100.51 | $825.05 | $6,777.26 | 67.4× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 35 | 151 | $105.54 | $448.23 | $7,347.00 | 69.6× |
| Humana | 25 | 96 | $105.54 | $397.28 | $8,844.83 | 83.8× |
| Cigna | 34 | 80 | $212.10 | $1,096.00 | $6,980.87 | 32.9× |
| Multiplan | 23 | 59 | $175.44 | $4,240.00 | $8,164.46 | 46.5× |
| Molina | 25 | 58 | $102.52 | $539.81 | $3,297.12 | 32.2× |
| Medicare | 10 | 45 | $105.54 | $372.28 | $409.51 | 3.9× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 25 | $100.51 | $595.65 | $603.09 | 6.0× |
| meridian | 10 | 22 | $191.91 | $1,129.62 | $3,297.12 | 17.2× |
| prime health services | 3 | 20 | $182.31 | $2,412.83 | $8,504.65 | 46.6× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 5 | 19 | $175.00 | $703.15 | $3,587.39 | 20.5× |
| healthlink | 9 | 19 | $610.20 | $5,951.70 | $9,355.11 | 15.3× |
| advocate employee | 9 | 18 | $1,509.02 | $2,045.87 | $2,434.09 | 1.6× |
| WellCare | 9 | 18 | $191.91 | $373.86 | $2,896.09 | 15.1× |
| private healthcare systems | 9 | 17 | $2,295.00 | $3,187.50 | $4,717.00 | 2.1× |
| amerivantage | 4 | 16 | $105.54 | $253.55 | $390.89 | 3.7× |
| health partners open network | 4 | 16 | $227.20 | $588.10 | $871.82 | 3.8× |
| smarthealth | 6 | 12 | $521.19 | $521.19 | $521.19 | 1.0× |
| Bright Health | 6 | 12 | $465.35 | $465.35 | $465.35 | 1.0× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 11 | $356.43 | $356.43 | $1,055.93 | 3.0× |
| First Health | 6 | 10 | $450.00 | $3,456.40 | $7,347.00 | 16.3× |
| deaconess onecare | 3 | 10 | $191.91 | $969.50 | $5,041.74 | 26.3× |
| Oscar Health | 9 | 9 | $558.42 | $558.42 | $558.42 | 1.0× |
| health alliance | 2 | 9 | $100.51 | $379.73 | $4,529.91 | 45.1× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 9 | $105.54 | $200.78 | $390.89 | 3.7× |
| hstechnology | 9 | 9 | $714.78 | $714.78 | $714.78 | 1.0× |
| alliance coal | 3 | 8 | $264.84 | $909.83 | $4,217.61 | 15.9× |
| TRICARE | 4 | 8 | $372.28 | $372.28 | $372.28 | 1.0× |
| cox health systems insurance company [220] | 2 | 6 | $1,748.45 | $1,748.45 | $2,066.35 | 1.2× |
| alter-net medical services, inc. | 1 | 6 | $275.00 | $1,082.98 | $2,691.17 | 9.8× |
| allied benefits [498] | 2 | 6 | $1,601.77 | $1,843.82 | $2,362.00 | 1.5× |
| healthlink [225] | 2 | 6 | $1,541.82 | $2,066.35 | $2,400.15 | 1.6× |
| hope trust | 3 | 6 | $1,061.00 | $3,681.16 | $8,013.45 | 7.6× |
| paymentrate | 1 | 5 | $2,458.18 | $2,643.20 | $3,006.64 | 1.2× |
| paymentratepercent | 1 | 5 | $74.40 | $80.00 | $91.00 | 1.2× |
| healthcare's finest network (hfn) | 1 | 5 | $425.00 | $3,128.00 | $6,535.69 | 15.4× |
| phcs | 1 | 5 | $175.44 | $509.34 | $8,144.35 | 46.4× |
| national provider network | 1 | 5 | $425.00 | $3,128.00 | $6,535.69 | 15.4× |
| ecoh | 1 | 5 | $1,987.30 | $2,371.34 | $3,084.58 | 1.6× |
| umwa | 3 | 5 | $191.91 | $372.28 | $2,811.74 | 14.7× |
| alter-net | 1 | 5 | $275.00 | $1,104.95 | $8,013.45 | 29.1× |
| noncontracted | 2 | 4 | $307.06 | $451.36 | $4,498.78 | 14.7× |
| consociate [478] | 2 | 4 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 | 1.0× |
| claimdoc | 1 | 4 | $127.86 | $303.82 | $2,721.49 | 21.3× |
| medica exchange insure | 4 | 4 | $1,757.33 | $1,809.59 | $2,981.28 | 1.7× |
| actin care | 2 | 4 | $577.03 | $577.03 | $577.03 | 1.0× |
| Medicaid | 4 | 4 | $524.29 | $3,070.20 | $3,070.20 | 5.9× |
| iowa total care | 4 | 4 | $277.83 | $296.02 | $344.08 | 1.2× |
| med-pay [480] | 2 | 4 | $2,066.35 | $2,225.30 | $2,384.25 | 1.2× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Regional Medical Center | Marion | IL | 25 | $7,689.05 | $1,460.92 | $175.00 | $703.15 | $6,920.15 |
| Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Med | Chicago | IL | 8 | $6,362.00 | $3,371.86 | $179.52 | $657.74 | $1,226.10 |
| Vista Medical Center - East | Waukegan | IL | 6 | $8,738.12 | $8,738.12 | $303.53 | $539.44 | $1,345.00 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center | Elk Grove Village | IL | 19 | — | — | $353.67 | $476.52 | $3,070.20 |
| Valley West Community Hospital | Sandwich | IL | 11 | $7,347.00 | $5,142.90 | $1,395.93 | $4,707.59 | $7,347.00 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | Hoffman Estates | IL | 18 | — | — | $353.67 | $465.35 | $3,070.20 |
| Presence Saint Francis Hospital | Evanston | IL | 10 | $4,501.00 | $1,485.33 | $245.64 | $409.51 | $2,903.60 |
| Presence St. Marys Hospital | Kankakee | IL | 10 | $4,501.00 | $1,485.33 | $245.64 | $409.51 | $2,903.60 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin | Elgin | IL | 10 | $4,501.00 | $1,485.33 | $245.64 | $409.51 | $2,903.60 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hosp-Chicago | Chicago | IL | 10 | $4,501.00 | $1,485.33 | $245.64 | $409.51 | $2,903.60 |
| Methodist Medical Ctr Of Illinois | Peoria | IL | 12 | $6,332.78 | $5,066.23 | $100.51 | $344.08 | $2,742.09 |
| Pekin Memorial Hospital | Pekin | IL | 12 | $3,334.60 | $2,667.68 | $100.51 | $321.09 | $2,157.49 |
| Proctor Hospital | Peoria | IL | 12 | $3,334.60 | $2,667.68 | $100.51 | $321.09 | $2,157.49 |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | Eureka | IL | 11 | $6,869.00 | $6,869.00 | $204.58 | $3,091.05 | $5,769.96 |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island | IL | 15 | $6,760.28 | $5,408.23 | $100.51 | $306.32 | $3,562.67 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health | Hoffman Estates | IL | 4 | — | — | $557.43 | $3,010.70 | $3,070.20 |
| Marshall Browning Hospital | Duquoin | IL | 5 | — | — | $74.40 | $2,540.78 | $3,304.00 |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud | IL | 19 | $11,340 | $2,948.28 | $127.86 | $2,458.76 | $9,355.11 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana | IL | 11 | $7,928.00 | $7,928.00 | $373.86 | $2,378.40 | $6,738.80 |
| Union County Hospital District | Anna | IL | 23 | $9,695.65 | $3,587.40 | $175.00 | $2,326.96 | $8,241.30 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin | IL | 11 | $5,570.00 | $2,785.00 | $539.81 | $2,231.63 | $5,013.00 |
| Condell Medical Center | Libertyville | IL | 11 | $5,500.00 | $2,750.00 | $539.81 | $2,227.46 | $4,400.00 |
| South Suburban Hospital | Hazelcrest | IL | 11 | $5,150.00 | $2,575.00 | $539.81 | $2,188.03 | $5,016.10 |
| Advocate Southland Hospital | Chicago | IL | 11 | $5,150.00 | $2,575.00 | $539.81 | $2,179.07 | $4,120.00 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | IL | 11 | $5,300.00 | $2,650.00 | $539.81 | $2,159.36 | $4,717.00 |
| Richland Memorial Hospital | Olney | IL | 10 | $6,983.00 | $6,983.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,094.90 | $6,075.21 |
| Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospita | Hoopseton | IL | 10 | $6,983.00 | $6,983.00 | $1,200.00 | $2,094.90 | $6,075.21 |
| Kirby Hospital | Monticello | IL | 13 | $6,613.00 | $3,967.80 | $135.60 | $2,070.53 | $6,480.74 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | IL | 11 | $4,720.00 | $2,360.00 | $539.81 | $2,062.64 | $3,776.00 |
| Good Shepherd Hospital | Barrington | IL | 11 | $4,480.00 | $2,240.00 | $539.81 | $1,957.76 | $3,584.00 |
| Advocate Northside Health System | Chicago | IL | 11 | $4,250.00 | $2,125.00 | $539.81 | $1,857.25 | $3,459.50 |
| Memorial Hospital East | Shiloh | IL | 35 | $3,179.00 | $1,907.40 | $349.44 | $1,782.00 | $2,765.73 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | IL | 35 | $3,179.00 | $1,907.40 | $373.86 | $1,782.00 | $2,765.73 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital | Oak Lawn | IL | 11 | $3,830.00 | $1,915.00 | $539.81 | $1,673.71 | $3,064.00 |
| Swedishamerican Hospital | Rockford | IL | 22 | $6,096.00 | $975.36 | $356.43 | $1,473.40 | $5,449.82 |
| Sparta Community Hospital | Sparta | IL | 15 | $4,501.00 | $4,501.00 | $450.10 | $1,298.00 | $4,275.95 |
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | Normal | IL | 11 | $6,869.00 | $6,869.00 | $373.86 | $1,200.00 | $5,151.75 |
| Community Hospital Of Staunton | Staunton | IL | 0 | $3,865.40 | $1,932.70 | — | — | — |
| Washington County Hospital | Nashville | IL | 0 | $3,733.00 | $2,986.40 | — | — | — |
| Memorial Medical Center | Springfield | IL | 0 | $9,224.00 | $9,224.00 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $9,224.00 | $9,224.00 | — | — | — |
| Anderson Hospital | Maryville | IL | 0 | $6,430.40 | $3,215.20 | — | — | — |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur | IL | 0 | $9,164.00 | $9,164.00 | — | — | — |
| Gateway Regional | Granite City | IL | 0 | $1,197.08 | $718.25 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $7,438.00 | $7,438.00 | — | — | — |
| Board Of Trustees Of The University | Chicago | IL | 0 | $7,752.00 | $5,426.40 | — | — | — |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago | IL | 0 | $5,027.50 | $4,022.00 | — | — | — |
| Midwest Medical Center | Galena | IL | 0 | $3,539.90 | $3,221.31 | — | — | — |
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.