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MRI lumbar spine with contrast
CPT 72158 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
27
Min
$307.31
Median
$349.99
Max
$4,970.88
Range multiplier
16.2×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 17 | 204 | $100.51 | $481.60 | $4,919.10 | 48.9× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 19 | 196 | $105.54 | $325.72 | $5,498.26 | 52.1× |
| Aetna | 15 | 181 | $100.51 | $776.03 | $5,787.20 | 57.6× |
| Cigna | 15 | 73 | $212.10 | $627.38 | $5,524.38 | 26.0× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 59 | $224.22 | $649.71 | $2,359.34 | 10.5× |
| Humana | 17 | 58 | $100.51 | $298.42 | $2,226.54 | 22.2× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 44 | $100.51 | $245.65 | $1,736.44 | 17.3× |
| Molina | 11 | 41 | $102.52 | $296.96 | $1,273.00 | 12.4× |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $348.04 | $4,711.98 | $4,970.88 | 14.3× |
| amerigroup | 17 | 20 | $296.02 | $345.80 | $2,337.87 | 7.9× |
| medica exchange inspire | 14 | 15 | $1,245.67 | $2,170.20 | $4,757.17 | 3.8× |
| medica exchange insure | 14 | 14 | $1,394.61 | $2,429.42 | $3,761.22 | 2.7× |
| iowa total care | 14 | 14 | $296.02 | $329.10 | $1,865.77 | 6.3× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 12 | $253.10 | $674.62 | $1,288.80 | 5.1× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $1,200.37 | $4,970.88 | $4,970.88 | 4.1× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $1,200.37 | $4,970.88 | $4,970.88 | 4.1× |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $1,200.37 | $4,970.88 | $4,970.88 | 4.1× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $2,434.12 | $4,970.88 | $4,970.88 | 2.0× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 8 | $105.54 | $252.93 | $345.74 | 3.3× |
| health alliance | 2 | 8 | $100.51 | $240.89 | $335.86 | 3.3× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 8 | $100.51 | $240.89 | $526.84 | 5.2× |
| phcs | 3 | 6 | $3,323.51 | $5,074.44 | $5,074.44 | 1.5× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 6 | $3,978.85 | $5,074.44 | $5,074.44 | 1.3× |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $339.07 | $1,275.35 | $2,271.08 | 6.7× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 6 | $2,808.60 | $4,970.88 | $4,970.88 | 1.8× |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $1,380.42 | $4,970.88 | $4,970.88 | 3.6× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 5 | $310.96 | $1,087.44 | $2,707.98 | 8.7× |
| meridian | 1 | 4 | $105.54 | $252.93 | $396.60 | 3.8× |
| iowa health | 1 | 4 | $105.54 | $252.93 | $1,736.44 | 16.5× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 4 | $150.77 | $361.33 | $603.30 | 4.0× |
| healthpartners | 1 | 4 | $954.00 | $3,041.25 | $4,897.50 | 5.1× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 4 | $755.00 | $3,259.75 | $5,550.50 | 7.4× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $1,636.00 | $1,722.00 | $1,722.00 | 1.1× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $772.65 | $4,023.31 | $4,942.92 | 6.4× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $365.44 | $1,902.92 | $2,337.87 | 6.4× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $345.72 | $2,315.61 | $2,315.61 | 6.7× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $348.04 | $1,812.30 | $2,226.54 | 6.4× |
| health eos | 1 | 2 | $5,224.00 | $5,224.00 | $5,224.00 | 1.0× |
| health eos plus | 1 | 2 | $3,918.00 | $3,918.00 | $3,918.00 | 1.0× |
| aurora caregiver | 1 | 1 | $650.00 | $650.00 | $650.00 | 1.0× |
| payer negotiated charge: iowa total care | 1 | 1 | $2,287.48 | $2,287.48 | $2,287.48 | 1.0× |
| everpointe elite | 1 | 1 | $1,352.00 | $1,352.00 | $1,352.00 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | 1.0× |
| quartz health | 1 | 1 | $2,707.98 | $2,707.98 | $2,707.98 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $1,310.68 | $1,310.68 | $1,310.68 | 1.0× |
| creighton university employees | 1 | 1 | $695.91 | $695.91 | $695.91 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $355.00 | $355.00 | $355.00 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $2,271.08 | $2,271.08 | $2,271.08 | 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 | $4,681.00 | $1,966.02 | $339.07 | $861.65 | $3,978.85 |
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | IA | 12 | $4,240.38 | $3,392.31 | $100.51 | $596.99 | $4,240.38 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | $5,178.00 | $2,485.44 | $2,226.54 | $4,970.88 | $5,074.44 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | $5,178.00 | $2,537.22 | $1,812.30 | $4,970.88 | $5,074.44 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | IA | 17 | $3,384.97 | $2,707.98 | $100.51 | $353.86 | $2,707.98 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | IA | 12 | $6,028.33 | $4,822.67 | $100.51 | $349.99 | $5,787.20 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | IA | 12 | $6,028.33 | $4,822.67 | $100.51 | $349.99 | $5,787.20 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | IA | 12 | $6,028.33 | $4,822.67 | $100.51 | $349.99 | $5,787.20 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | IA | 12 | $3,157.08 | $2,525.67 | $100.51 | $346.63 | $2,519.35 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | IA | 10 | $5,596.67 | $4,477.34 | $100.51 | $345.74 | $4,757.17 |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $6,675.33 | $5,340.27 | $100.51 | $344.08 | $2,890.42 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $6,675.33 | $5,340.27 | $100.51 | $339.99 | $2,890.42 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | IA | 14 | $6,760.28 | $5,408.23 | $100.51 | $335.86 | $3,697.87 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | IA | 12 | $5,303.82 | $4,243.06 | $100.51 | $325.92 | $2,906.49 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | IA | 12 | $3,157.08 | $2,525.67 | $100.51 | $320.78 | $2,042.63 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | IA | 12 | $3,157.08 | $2,525.67 | $100.51 | $320.78 | $2,042.63 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | IA | 13 | $6,760.28 | $5,408.23 | $100.51 | $307.31 | $3,562.67 |
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | IA | 3 | $4,528.65 | $4,075.79 | $2,077.30 | $2,287.48 | $3,903.70 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | IA | 18 | $6,530.00 | $3,265.00 | $650.00 | $1,352.00 | $5,550.50 |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard C | Cresco | IA | 0 | $4,232.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Story County Hospital | Nevada | IA | 0 | $4,054.00 | $3,243.20 | — | — | — |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | IA | 0 | $7,258.23 | $6,169.49 | — | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | IA | 0 | $3,321.00 | $2,656.00 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | IA | 0 | $5,236.00 | $2,513.28 | — | — | — |
| Loring Hospital | Sac City | IA | 0 | $3,337.00 | $2,669.60 | — | — | — |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | IA | 0 | $1,646.84 | $1,235.13 | — | — | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | IA | 0 | $2,629.00 | $1,472.24 | — | — | — |
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.