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CPT 73221 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IL
Hospitals
49
Min
$154.35
Median
$1,567.73
Max
$3,287.69
Range multiplier
21.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 34 | 243 | $5.88 | $1,122.45 | $5,128.63 | 872.2× |
| Aetna | 35 | 189 | $13.78 | $536.74 | $5,121.31 | 371.6× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 35 | 154 | $39.36 | $279.41 | $5,131.00 | 130.4× |
| Humana | 25 | 103 | $13.51 | $264.57 | $6,289.62 | 465.6× |
| Cigna | 35 | 85 | $44.06 | $1,051.16 | $5,275.17 | 119.7× |
| Multiplan | 23 | 81 | $47.00 | $2,848.00 | $6,154.36 | 130.9× |
| Molina | 25 | 66 | $5.88 | $272.86 | $2,318.40 | 394.3× |
| Medicare | 10 | 51 | $62.29 | $251.97 | $277.17 | 4.4× |
| advocate employee | 9 | 36 | $953.48 | $1,442.10 | $1,949.02 | 2.0× |
| private healthcare systems | 9 | 34 | $1,458.00 | $2,353.60 | $3,773.60 | 2.6× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 28 | $13.51 | $129.20 | $671.37 | 49.7× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 25 | $59.32 | $403.16 | $408.19 | 6.9× |
| meridian | 10 | 22 | $96.10 | $840.03 | $2,318.40 | 24.1× |
| prime health services | 3 | 20 | $120.66 | $1,203.75 | $6,047.71 | 50.1× |
| healthlink | 9 | 19 | $360.00 | $3,835.80 | $6,652.48 | 18.5× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 5 | 19 | $96.25 | $433.30 | $2,710.85 | 28.2× |
| WellCare | 9 | 18 | $96.10 | $255.69 | $2,188.46 | 22.8× |
| amerivantage | 4 | 16 | $62.29 | $163.71 | $264.57 | 4.2× |
| health partners open network | 4 | 16 | $130.81 | $381.51 | $543.33 | 4.2× |
| First Health | 6 | 14 | $47.00 | $1,506.12 | $5,131.00 | 109.2× |
| Bright Health | 6 | 12 | $314.96 | $314.96 | $314.96 | 1.0× |
| smarthealth | 6 | 12 | $352.76 | $352.76 | $352.76 | 1.0× |
| deaconess onecare | 3 | 10 | $127.01 | $969.50 | $3,809.84 | 30.0× |
| Oscar Health | 9 | 9 | $377.96 | $377.96 | $377.96 | 1.0× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 9 | $62.29 | $132.56 | $264.57 | 4.2× |
| health alliance | 2 | 9 | $59.32 | $257.01 | $2,919.47 | 49.2× |
| hstechnology | 9 | 9 | $483.79 | $483.79 | $483.79 | 1.0× |
| TRICARE | 4 | 8 | $251.97 | $251.97 | $251.97 | 1.0× |
| alliance coal | 3 | 8 | $165.00 | $579.28 | $3,187.08 | 19.3× |
| alter-net medical services, inc. | 1 | 6 | $151.25 | $699.52 | $1,756.84 | 11.6× |
| healthlink [225] | 2 | 6 | $1,023.35 | $1,371.50 | $1,593.05 | 1.6× |
| allied benefits [498] | 2 | 6 | $1,018.62 | $1,223.80 | $1,567.73 | 1.5× |
| cox health systems insurance company [220] | 2 | 6 | $1,160.50 | $1,160.50 | $1,371.50 | 1.2× |
| hope trust | 3 | 6 | $718.13 | $2,693.29 | $6,055.45 | 8.4× |
| healthcare's finest network (hfn) | 1 | 5 | $233.75 | $1,364.25 | $4,266.60 | 18.3× |
| phcs | 1 | 5 | $104.00 | $322.41 | $6,154.36 | 59.2× |
| national provider network | 1 | 5 | $233.75 | $1,364.25 | $4,266.60 | 18.3× |
| paymentratepercent | 1 | 5 | $74.40 | $80.00 | $91.00 | 1.2× |
| ecoh | 1 | 5 | $1,603.59 | $1,913.49 | $2,489.01 | 1.6× |
| alter-net | 1 | 5 | $151.25 | $680.90 | $6,055.45 | 40.0× |
| meridian negotiated rate | 1 | 5 | $5.88 | $34.63 | $286.18 | 48.7× |
| Medicaid | 4 | 5 | $361.67 | $1,873.08 | $1,873.08 | 5.2× |
| three rivers provider network negotiated rate | 1 | 5 | $47.00 | $277.00 | $2,289.40 | 48.7× |
| umwa | 3 | 5 | $127.01 | $251.97 | $2,124.72 | 16.7× |
| health alliance negotiated rate | 1 | 5 | $47.00 | $277.00 | $2,289.40 | 48.7× |
| healthsmart negotiated rate | 1 | 5 | $55.81 | $328.94 | $2,718.66 | 48.7× |
| paymentrate | 1 | 5 | $1,772.95 | $1,906.40 | $2,168.53 | 1.2× |
| claimdoc | 1 | 4 | $74.85 | $196.19 | $1,935.27 | 25.9× |
| phcs [244] | 2 | 4 | $1,582.50 | $1,635.25 | $1,688.00 | 1.1× |
| noncontracted | 2 | 4 | $203.22 | $303.19 | $3,399.55 | 16.7× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Bromenn Medical Center | Normal | IL | 11 | $4,830.00 | $4,830.00 | $248.59 | $966.00 | $3,622.50 |
| Vista Medical Center - East | Waukegan | IL | 6 | $12,055 | $12,055 | $198.56 | $503.33 | $1,345.00 |
| Heartland Regional Medical Center | Marion | IL | 25 | $5,019.53 | $953.72 | $96.10 | $433.30 | $4,517.58 |
| Presence Saints Mary & Elizabeth Med | Chicago | IL | 8 | $4,066.00 | $2,154.98 | $106.95 | $418.29 | $762.56 |
| Valley West Community Hospital | Sandwich | IL | 11 | $5,131.00 | $3,591.70 | $974.89 | $3,287.69 | $5,131.00 |
| Alexian Brothers Medical Center | Elk Grove Village | IL | 19 | — | — | $239.37 | $322.52 | $1,873.08 |
| St. Alexius Medical Center | Hoffman Estates | IL | 18 | — | — | $239.37 | $314.96 | $1,873.08 |
| Presence Saint Francis Hospital | Evanston | IL | 10 | $6,325.00 | $2,087.25 | $160.70 | $277.17 | $3,731.75 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin | Elgin | IL | 10 | $6,325.00 | $2,087.25 | $160.70 | $277.17 | $3,731.75 |
| Presence Saint Joseph Hosp-Chicago | Chicago | IL | 10 | $6,325.00 | $2,087.25 | $160.70 | $277.17 | $3,731.75 |
| Presence St. Marys Hospital | Kankakee | IL | 10 | $6,325.00 | $2,087.25 | $160.70 | $277.17 | $3,731.75 |
| Warner Hospital And Health Services | Clinton | IL | 17 | $3,227.45 | $3,227.45 | $2,517.41 | $2,743.33 | $3,162.90 |
| Swedishamerican Hospital | Rockford | IL | 22 | $4,919.00 | $787.04 | $121.89 | $243.77 | $4,397.59 |
| Methodist Medical Ctr Of Illinois | Peoria | IL | 12 | $4,345.23 | $3,476.19 | $59.32 | $232.88 | $1,881.48 |
| Carle Eureka Hospital | Eureka | IL | 11 | $4,830.00 | $4,830.00 | $119.76 | $2,173.50 | $4,057.20 |
| Pekin Memorial Hospital | Pekin | IL | 12 | $1,624.67 | $1,299.74 | $59.32 | $213.84 | $1,051.16 |
| Proctor Hospital | Peoria | IL | 12 | $1,624.67 | $1,299.74 | $59.32 | $213.84 | $1,051.16 |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island | IL | 15 | $3,412.28 | $2,729.83 | $59.32 | $194.85 | $1,798.27 |
| Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health | Hoffman Estates | IL | 4 | — | — | $361.04 | $1,836.78 | $1,873.08 |
| Marshall Browning Hospital | Duquoin | IL | 5 | — | — | $74.40 | $1,832.53 | $2,383.00 |
| Condell Medical Center | Libertyville | IL | 11 | $4,400.00 | $2,200.00 | $365.36 | $1,809.92 | $3,520.00 |
| South Suburban Hospital | Hazelcrest | IL | 11 | $4,120.00 | $2,060.00 | $365.36 | $1,777.92 | $4,012.88 |
| Advocate Southland Hospital | Chicago | IL | 11 | $4,120.00 | $2,060.00 | $365.36 | $1,771.52 | $3,296.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin | IL | 11 | $4,460.00 | $2,230.00 | $365.36 | $1,757.24 | $4,014.00 |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | IL | 11 | $4,240.00 | $2,120.00 | $365.36 | $1,754.88 | $3,773.60 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove | IL | 11 | $3,760.00 | $1,880.00 | $365.36 | $1,683.20 | $3,008.00 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana | IL | 11 | $5,576.00 | $5,576.00 | $248.59 | $1,672.80 | $4,739.60 |
| Advocate Christ Hospital | Oak Lawn | IL | 11 | $3,020.00 | $1,510.00 | $365.36 | $1,621.40 | $2,416.00 |
| Good Shepherd Hospital | Barrington | IL | 11 | $3,560.00 | $1,780.00 | $365.36 | $1,613.00 | $2,848.00 |
| Advocate Northside Health System | Chicago | IL | 11 | $3,380.00 | $1,690.00 | $365.36 | $1,613.00 | $2,751.32 |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud | IL | 19 | $8,063.61 | $2,096.54 | $74.85 | $1,612.72 | $6,652.48 |
| Richland Memorial Hospital | Olney | IL | 10 | $5,345.00 | $5,345.00 | $1,122.45 | $1,603.50 | $4,650.15 |
| Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospita | Hoopseton | IL | 10 | $5,345.00 | $5,345.00 | $1,122.45 | $1,603.50 | $4,650.15 |
| Memorial Hospital East | Shiloh | IL | 31 | $2,110.00 | $1,266.00 | $284.68 | $1,567.73 | $2,250.00 |
| Alton Memorial Hospital | Alton | IL | 31 | $2,110.00 | $1,266.00 | $284.68 | $1,567.73 | $2,250.00 |
| Sparta Community Hospital | Sparta | IL | 15 | $2,861.75 | $2,861.75 | $5.88 | $154.35 | $2,718.66 |
| Kirby Hospital | Monticello | IL | 13 | $4,262.00 | $2,557.20 | $80.00 | $1,334.43 | $4,176.76 |
| Union County Hospital District | Anna | IL | 23 | $7,326.62 | $2,710.85 | $96.10 | $1,155.60 | $6,227.63 |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $6,707.00 | $6,707.00 | — | — | — |
| Gateway Regional | Granite City | IL | 0 | $715.99 | $429.59 | — | — | — |
| Board Of Trustees Of The University | Chicago | IL | 0 | $5,636.00 | $3,945.20 | — | — | — |
| Jackson Park Hospital | Chicago | IL | 0 | $3,592.83 | $2,874.26 | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville Memorial Hospital | Jacksonville | IL | 0 | $4,409.00 | $4,409.00 | — | — | — |
| Anderson Hospital | Maryville | IL | 0 | $4,854.00 | $2,427.00 | — | — | — |
| Memorial Medical Center | Springfield | IL | 0 | $6,707.00 | $6,707.00 | — | — | — |
| Midwest Medical Center | Galena | IL | 0 | $2,308.90 | $2,101.10 | — | — | — |
| Community Hospital Of Staunton | Staunton | IL | 0 | $3,287.00 | $1,643.50 | — | — | — |
| Washington County Hospital | Nashville | IL | 0 | $3,786.00 | $3,028.80 | — | — | — |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital | Decatur | IL | 0 | $6,424.00 | $6,424.00 | — | — | — |
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.