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CPT 73721 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
27
Min
$208.00
Median
$236.89
Max
$3,350.40
Range multiplier
16.1×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 | 206 | $59.32 | $318.60 | $3,315.50 | 55.9× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 19 | 197 | $62.29 | $194.54 | $3,553.24 | 57.0× |
| Aetna | 15 | 181 | $59.32 | $493.23 | $3,588.66 | 60.5× |
| Cigna | 15 | 73 | $125.79 | $397.64 | $3,570.12 | 28.4× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 59 | $130.81 | $412.94 | $1,449.12 | 11.1× |
| Humana | 17 | 58 | $59.32 | $189.91 | $1,500.70 | 25.3× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 44 | $59.32 | $158.77 | $1,137.66 | 19.2× |
| Molina | 11 | 41 | $60.51 | $188.99 | $1,273.00 | 21.0× |
| medica | 3 | 23 | $235.57 | $3,175.90 | $3,350.40 | 14.2× |
| amerigroup | 17 | 20 | $200.36 | $234.05 | $1,575.74 | 7.9× |
| medica exchange inspire | 14 | 15 | $754.18 | $1,386.78 | $3,103.95 | 4.1× |
| medica exchange insure | 14 | 14 | $844.35 | $1,531.75 | $2,464.24 | 2.9× |
| iowa total care | 14 | 14 | $200.36 | $222.75 | $1,222.39 | 6.1× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 12 | $134.56 | $383.16 | $1,048.14 | 7.8× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 10 | $763.40 | $3,350.40 | $3,350.40 | 4.4× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 10 | $763.40 | $3,350.40 | $3,350.40 | 4.4× |
| one world | 3 | 10 | $763.40 | $3,350.40 | $3,350.40 | 4.4× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 10 | $1,557.40 | $3,350.40 | $3,350.40 | 2.2× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 8 | $62.29 | $163.40 | $234.01 | 3.8× |
| health alliance | 2 | 8 | $59.32 | $155.62 | $227.32 | 3.8× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 8 | $59.32 | $155.62 | $356.59 | 6.0× |
| phcs | 3 | 6 | $2,126.45 | $3,420.20 | $3,420.20 | 1.6× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 6 | $2,545.75 | $3,420.20 | $3,420.20 | 1.3× |
| Centene | 3 | 6 | $229.50 | $847.59 | $1,530.72 | 6.7× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 6 | $1,797.00 | $3,350.40 | $3,350.40 | 1.9× |
| timpte | 3 | 5 | $877.91 | $3,350.40 | $3,350.40 | 3.8× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 5 | $184.92 | $634.80 | $1,639.51 | 8.9× |
| meridian | 1 | 4 | $62.29 | $163.40 | $268.43 | 4.3× |
| iowa health | 1 | 4 | $62.29 | $163.40 | $1,137.66 | 18.3× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 4 | $88.98 | $233.43 | $382.81 | 4.3× |
| healthpartners | 1 | 4 | $954.00 | $2,175.00 | $3,165.00 | 3.3× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 4 | $755.00 | $2,278.00 | $3,587.00 | 4.8× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $1,636.00 | $1,722.00 | $1,722.00 | 1.1× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $522.97 | $2,711.73 | $3,331.56 | 6.4× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $247.35 | $1,282.58 | $1,575.74 | 6.4× |
| iamolina | 3 | 3 | $234.00 | $1,560.73 | $1,560.73 | 6.7× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $235.57 | $1,221.50 | $1,500.70 | 6.4× |
| health eos plus | 1 | 2 | $2,532.00 | $2,532.00 | $2,532.00 | 1.0× |
| payer negotiated charge: iowa total care | 1 | 2 | $1,228.01 | $1,231.61 | $1,235.21 | 1.0× |
| health eos | 1 | 2 | $3,376.00 | $3,376.00 | $3,376.00 | 1.0× |
| Medicare | 1 | 2 | $1,101.74 | $1,104.42 | $1,107.09 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | 1.0× |
| hs technology | 1 | 1 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | $1,350.00 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $838.60 | $838.60 | $838.60 | 1.0× |
| creighton university employees | 1 | 1 | $446.09 | $446.09 | $446.09 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $240.28 | $240.28 | $240.28 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 1 | $1,530.72 | $1,530.72 | $1,530.72 | 1.0× |
| trilogy | 1 | 1 | $1,520.00 | $1,520.00 | $1,520.00 | 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 | $2,995.00 | $1,257.90 | $229.50 | $552.32 | $2,545.75 |
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | IA | 12 | $2,778.17 | $2,222.54 | $59.32 | $386.22 | $2,778.17 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | $3,490.00 | $1,675.20 | $1,500.70 | $3,350.40 | $3,420.20 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | $3,490.00 | $1,710.10 | $1,221.50 | $3,350.40 | $3,420.20 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | IA | 17 | $2,049.39 | $1,639.52 | $59.32 | $239.51 | $1,639.51 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | IA | 12 | $3,738.19 | $2,990.56 | $59.32 | $236.89 | $3,588.66 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | IA | 12 | $3,738.19 | $2,990.56 | $59.32 | $236.89 | $3,588.66 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | IA | 12 | $3,738.19 | $2,990.56 | $59.32 | $236.89 | $3,588.66 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | IA | 12 | $4,140.35 | $3,312.28 | $59.32 | $234.62 | $3,304.00 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | IA | 10 | $3,651.71 | $2,921.37 | $59.32 | $234.01 | $3,103.95 |
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $4,466.27 | $3,573.02 | $59.32 | $232.88 | $1,933.89 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 12 | $4,466.27 | $3,573.02 | $59.32 | $230.12 | $1,933.89 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | IA | 14 | $3,412.28 | $2,729.83 | $59.32 | $227.32 | $1,866.52 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | IA | 12 | $4,152.03 | $3,321.63 | $59.32 | $220.60 | $2,275.31 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | IA | 12 | $4,140.35 | $3,312.28 | $59.32 | $213.84 | $2,678.81 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | IA | 12 | $4,140.35 | $3,312.28 | $59.32 | $213.84 | $2,678.81 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | IA | 13 | $3,412.28 | $2,729.83 | $59.32 | $208.00 | $1,798.27 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | IA | 18 | $4,220.00 | $2,110.00 | $650.00 | $1,352.00 | $3,587.00 |
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | IA | 4 | $2,425.30 | $2,182.77 | $95.03 | $1,104.42 | $2,090.61 |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard C | Cresco | IA | 0 | $2,910.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Story County Hospital | Nevada | IA | 0 | $1,859.00 | $1,487.20 | — | — | — |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | IA | 0 | $3,935.79 | $3,345.42 | — | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | IA | 0 | $2,432.00 | $1,945.00 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | IA | 0 | $3,968.00 | $1,904.64 | — | — | — |
| Loring Hospital | Sac City | IA | 0 | $1,666.00 | $1,332.80 | — | — | — |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | IA | 0 | $1,848.00 | $1,386.00 | — | — | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | IA | 0 | $2,308.00 | $1,292.48 | — | — | — |
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.