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CPT 72156 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TX
Hospitals
58
Min
$232.74
Median
$1,296.09
Max
$7,590.62
Range multiplier
32.6×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 41 | 230 | $102.52 | $1,394.25 | $8,427.00 | 82.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 37 | 137 | $105.54 | $448.23 | $5,892.90 | 55.8× |
| Aetna | 39 | 106 | $100.51 | $1,055.00 | $6,584.27 | 65.5× |
| Medicaid | 25 | 103 | $1.00 | $350.50 | $3,620.65 | 3620.7× |
| Anthem BCBS | 3 | 71 | $81.95 | $439.78 | $1,532.00 | 18.7× |
| Humana | 32 | 69 | $100.51 | $1,050.00 | $6,840.80 | 68.1× |
| Cigna | 27 | 48 | $212.10 | $1,435.13 | $5,873.34 | 27.7× |
| Medicare | 12 | 41 | $232.74 | $375.95 | $442.30 | 1.9× |
| Multiplan | 21 | 28 | $3,018.00 | $5,210.50 | $7,835.48 | 2.6× |
| First Health | 14 | 24 | $875.00 | $4,383.93 | $6,067.50 | 6.9× |
| healthcare highways [2210] | 5 | 15 | $1,137.59 | $1,529.25 | $3,155.10 | 2.8× |
| commercial | galaxy | all plans | 9 | 14 | $4,646.95 | $5,595.55 | $7,695.90 | 1.7× |
| healthsmart | 7 | 14 | $903.00 | $6,723.95 | $6,723.95 | 7.4× |
| mhs care connect | 2 | 12 | $81.95 | $188.31 | $270.25 | 3.3× |
| Molina | 8 | 12 | $350.50 | $351.18 | $2,177.92 | 6.2× |
| Ambetter | 11 | 11 | $232.74 | $534.12 | $720.98 | 3.1× |
| commercial | usa health network | all plans | 5 | 10 | $4,646.95 | $5,121.25 | $5,595.55 | 1.2× |
| wellpoint | 6 | 10 | $364.56 | $409.36 | $2,245.98 | 6.2× |
| commercial | nppn | all plans | 5 | 10 | $4,373.60 | $4,820.00 | $5,266.40 | 1.2× |
| commercial | healthsmart | ppo | 5 | 9 | $1,100.00 | $3,826.90 | $4,608.10 | 4.2× |
| health partners open network | 2 | 9 | $227.20 | $657.46 | $2,121.76 | 9.3× |
| prime health services | 5 | 8 | $469.26 | $5,868.71 | $8,325.20 | 17.7× |
| assurant health | 4 | 8 | $4,986.30 | $4,986.30 | $4,986.30 | 1.0× |
| commercial | entrust | all plans | 8 | 8 | $732.18 | $869.59 | $968.79 | 1.3× |
| web tpa | 4 | 8 | $3,399.75 | $3,399.75 | $3,399.75 | 1.0× |
| wellmed | 8 | 8 | $335.34 | $342.17 | $1,656.23 | 4.9× |
| Medicare Advantage | 3 | 7 | $232.74 | $232.74 | $1,348.63 | 5.8× |
| commercial | community health choice | exchange | 7 | 7 | $401.45 | $552.54 | $552.87 | 1.4× |
| web tpa [2115] | 5 | 7 | $1,137.59 | $2,333.52 | $5,663.00 | 5.0× |
| velocity provider ppo network | 4 | 6 | $433.16 | $7,345.76 | $7,345.76 | 17.0× |
| tmhp [50160] | 1 | 6 | $350.50 | $350.50 | $350.50 | 1.0× |
| healthscope benefits [2290] | 5 | 6 | $525.04 | $2,089.00 | $3,155.10 | 6.0× |
| scott & white | 5 | 6 | $536.54 | $536.54 | $4,832.26 | 9.0× |
| wellpoint amerigroup [50170] | 1 | 5 | $350.50 | $350.50 | $350.50 | 1.0× |
| commercial | superior health plan | all plans | 5 | 5 | $552.54 | $552.87 | $552.87 | 1.0× |
| commercial | phcs | all plans | 5 | 5 | $5,210.50 | $5,771.93 | $5,771.93 | 1.1× |
| commercial | renaissance | all plans | 5 | 5 | $265.22 | $265.38 | $265.38 | 1.0× |
| commercial | kelseycare | exchange | 5 | 5 | $497.29 | $497.58 | $497.58 | 1.0× |
| commercial | nxhealth | all plans | 5 | 5 | $1,189.79 | $1,197.17 | $1,197.88 | 1.0× |
| commercial | kelseycare | all plans | 5 | 5 | $1,398.60 | $1,398.60 | $1,398.60 | 1.0× |
| commercial | harris health | ers | 5 | 5 | $552.54 | $552.87 | $552.87 | 1.0× |
| quik trip | 4 | 5 | $3,010.77 | $7,345.76 | $7,345.76 | 2.4× |
| 90 degree benefits | 5 | 5 | $366.00 | $838.34 | $838.34 | 2.3× |
| provider network of america | 4 | 5 | $3,010.77 | $7,345.76 | $8,814.92 | 2.9× |
| black lung [6055] | 4 | 4 | $1,179.25 | $2,089.00 | $3,155.10 | 2.7× |
| patoka valley tier 2 | 2 | 4 | $439.78 | $439.78 | $439.78 | 1.0× |
| lucent health [6000] | 4 | 4 | $1,179.25 | $2,089.00 | $3,155.10 | 2.7× |
| cook childrens health plan [50177] | 1 | 4 | $350.50 | $350.50 | $350.50 | 1.0× |
| iowa health | 1 | 4 | $105.54 | $253.55 | $1,737.72 | 16.5× |
| kempton group | 4 | 4 | $670.68 | $670.68 | $670.68 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lukes Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 21 | $6,583.00 | $2,304.05 | $265.38 | $950.00 | $5,595.55 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin | TX | 10 | $8,551.00 | $2,992.85 | $314.09 | $931.00 | $7,695.90 |
| Falls Community Hospital And Clinic | Marlin | TX | 6 | $5,547.00 | $4,437.60 | $368.43 | $800.00 | $4,437.60 |
| Warm Springs Rehab Hosp Kyle | Kyle | TX | 8 | $9,794.35 | $9,794.35 | $6,856.05 | $7,590.62 | $8,814.92 |
| Corpus Christi Specialty Hospital | Corpus Christi | TX | 9 | $9,794.35 | $9,794.35 | $400.00 | $7,345.76 | $8,814.92 |
| Crescent Medical Center Lancaster | Lancaster | TX | 12 | $2,282.00 | $1,483.00 | $349.00 | $684.50 | $49,900 |
| St. Joseph Regional Health Center | Bryan | TX | 10 | $6,130.00 | $2,145.50 | $359.86 | $631.51 | $5,210.50 |
| College Station Medical Center | College Station | TX | 10 | $6,130.00 | $2,145.50 | $359.86 | $631.51 | $5,210.50 |
| Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Sherman | TX | 12 | $4,243.51 | $3,394.81 | $100.51 | $598.52 | $4,243.51 |
| St. Lukes Patients Medical Center | Pasadena | TX | 12 | $6,906.00 | $2,417.10 | $341.87 | $579.84 | $5,870.10 |
| Baptist Saint Anthonys Hospital | Amarillo | TX | 77 | $8,090.00 | $809.00 | $2,507.90 | $5,663.00 | $6,876.50 |
| Rice Medical Center | Eagle Lake | TX | 19 | $7,681.30 | $5,376.91 | $1.00 | $5,530.54 | $7,681.30 |
| Childrens Medical Center Of Plano | Plano | TX | 31 | $6,806.00 | $5,104.50 | $270.01 | $4,764.20 | $6,601.82 |
| Brazosport Regional Health System | Lake Jackson | TX | 11 | $5,080.00 | $1,778.00 | $359.86 | $467.79 | $2,540.00 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Mem Livingston | Livingston | TX | 11 | $8,551.00 | $2,992.85 | $314.09 | $439.61 | $7,695.90 |
| Pam Squared At Corpus Christi | Corpus Chrsti | TX | 26 | $9,794.35 | $9,794.35 | $160.00 | $433.16 | $8,325.20 |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainsville | TX | 17 | $4,311.00 | $1,078.00 | $366.00 | $385.00 | $3,966.00 |
| Methodist Hospital For Surgery | Addison | TX | 32 | $6,292.00 | $3,775.20 | $342.79 | $365.07 | $1,073.00 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | Corpus Christi | TX | 25 | $14,076 | $2,815.23 | $165.82 | $350.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse | Sachse | TX | 10 | $3,906.02 | $3,124.82 | $100.51 | $345.74 | $3,320.12 |
| Baylor Orthopedic And Spine Hospital | Arlington | TX | 2 | $6,155.00 | $3,693.00 | $2,268.70 | $3,385.25 | $8,427.00 |
| Acuity Hospital Of South Texas | San Antonio | TX | 13 | $4,014.36 | $4,014.36 | $343.72 | $3,010.77 | $3,612.92 |
| Hansford County Hospital District | Spearman | TX | 5 | $3,317.00 | $2,488.00 | $2,322.00 | $2,985.00 | $3,483.00 |
| Ut Health East Texas Specialty Hospi | Tyler | TX | 7 | $10,595 | $1,059.50 | $2,648.75 | $2,648.75 | $2,648.75 |
| Heritage Park Surgical Hospital | Sherman | TX | 2 | $3,696.00 | $2,217.60 | $350.37 | $2,616.44 | $3,905.13 |
| Baylor Scott And White Mc At Sunnyva | Sunnyvale | TX | 1 | $4,223.00 | $2,533.80 | $350.37 | $2,616.44 | $3,905.13 |
| San Angelo Community Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 22 | $7,555.00 | $3,777.50 | $335.34 | $2,492.22 | $6,723.95 |
| Shannon Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 22 | $7,555.00 | $3,777.50 | $335.34 | $2,492.22 | $6,723.95 |
| Big Spring State Hospital | Big Springs | TX | 22 | $7,555.00 | $3,777.50 | $335.34 | $2,492.22 | $6,723.95 |
| River Crest Hospital | San Angelo | TX | 22 | $7,555.00 | $3,777.50 | $335.34 | $2,492.22 | $6,723.95 |
| Ascension Seton Bastrop | Bastrop | TX | 20 | — | — | $81.95 | $232.74 | $845.81 |
| Ascension Seton Shoal Creek | Austin | TX | 20 | — | — | $81.95 | $232.74 | $845.81 |
| Eastland Memorial Hospital | Eastland | TX | 3 | $3,118.00 | $1,559.00 | $1,933.00 | $2,229.50 | $2,806.00 |
| Golden Plains Community Hospital | Borger | TX | 6 | $7,201.00 | $5,040.70 | $744.61 | $1,656.23 | $4,896.68 |
| Texas Rehabilitation Hospital Of Kel | Keller | TX | 11 | $6,117.00 | $611.70 | $1,529.25 | $1,529.25 | $3,125.79 |
| St Lukes Health Memorial San August | San Augustine | TX | 9 | $8,551.00 | $2,992.85 | $359.86 | $1,490.05 | $7,695.90 |
| Dimmit Regional Hospital District | Carrizo Springs | TX | 3 | $1,600.00 | $960.00 | $608.00 | $1,464.00 | $1,536.00 |
| Madison St. Joseph Health Center | Madisonville | TX | 8 | $6,130.00 | $2,145.50 | $359.86 | $1,450.00 | $5,517.00 |
| Burleson St. Joseph Health Center | Caldwell | TX | 8 | $6,130.00 | $2,145.50 | $359.86 | $1,430.09 | $5,517.00 |
| Limestone Medical Center | Groesbeck | TX | 8 | $4,650.45 | $2,790.27 | $456.37 | $1,375.60 | $3,720.36 |
| Glen Rose Medical Center | Glen Rose | TX | 8 | $1,915.00 | $1,915.00 | $881.00 | $1,341.00 | $1,819.00 |
| Grimes St. Joseph Health Center | Navasota | TX | 5 | $6,130.00 | $2,145.50 | $359.86 | $1,296.09 | $5,210.50 |
| Lifecare Spec Hosp Of North Texas | Dallas | TX | 7 | $4,717.00 | $471.70 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.25 |
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | Harker Heights | TX | 14 | $2,916.90 | $291.69 | $525.04 | $1,137.59 | $3,126.92 |
| Clay County Memorial Hospital | Henrietta | TX | 5 | $4,514.00 | $3,160.00 | $903.00 | $1,129.00 | $1,444.00 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Baylor Med Ctr | Houston | TX | 22 | $6,583.00 | $2,304.05 | $265.22 | $1,055.00 | $5,595.55 |
| St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage | Houston | TX | 22 | $6,583.00 | $2,304.05 | $265.38 | $1,050.00 | $5,595.55 |
| St. Lukes The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 21 | $6,583.00 | $2,304.05 | $265.22 | $1,050.00 | $5,595.55 |
| St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land | TX | 20 | $6,583.00 | $2,304.05 | $265.38 | $1,050.00 | $5,595.55 |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana | TX | 0 | $6,188.00 | $2,165.80 | — | — | — |
| Kingwood Emergency Hospital | Kingwood | TX | 0 | $2,738.22 | $1,369.11 | — | — | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Houston | TX | 0 | $11,933 | $11,933 | — | — | — |
| Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital O | Lubbock | TX | 0 | $2,900.44 | — | — | — | — |
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo | TX | 0 | $16,750 | $5,862.35 | — | — | — |
| Laredo Specialty Hospital | Laredo | TX | 0 | $2,900.44 | — | — | — | — |
| Yoakum County Hospital | Denver City | TX | 0 | $2,750.00 | $2,750.00 | — | — | — |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Longview | TX | 0 | $11,141 | $3,008.08 | — | — | — |
| The Medical Ctr Of Southeast Texas | Port Arthur | TX | 0 | $5,457.95 | $5,457.95 | — | — | — |
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.