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CPT 87086 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in AL
Hospitals
24
Min
$8.27
Median
$11.96
Max
$60.15
Range multiplier
7.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 11 | 51 | $7.19 | $10.65 | $153.00 | 21.3× |
| Cigna | 10 | 46 | $6.05 | $13.65 | $114.75 | 19.0× |
| Aetna | 13 | 39 | $7.10 | $16.54 | $119.34 | 16.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 11 | 33 | $7.67 | $8.15 | $153.00 | 19.9× |
| Humana | 11 | 32 | $7.75 | $10.26 | $60.00 | 7.7× |
| Ambetter | 8 | 15 | $13.07 | $16.14 | $153.00 | 11.7× |
| Medicare | 6 | 14 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $153.00 | 19.0× |
| viva | 5 | 14 | $8.07 | $76.50 | $153.00 | 19.0× |
| WellCare | 6 | 12 | $8.07 | $8.88 | $153.00 | 19.0× |
| devoted | 5 | 9 | $8.31 | $8.31 | $8.56 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 7 | $7.04 | $8.31 | $33.40 | 4.7× |
| smarthealth | 3 | 7 | $6.05 | $11.30 | $11.30 | 1.9× |
| occunet | 2 | 5 | $14.93 | $18.16 | $216.25 | 14.5× |
| Oscar Health | 2 | 4 | $12.91 | $12.91 | $12.91 | 1.0× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 4 | $8.07 | $8.15 | $8.23 | 1.0× |
| university of utah | 1 | 4 | $31.80 | $36.60 | $39.90 | 1.3× |
| Bright Health | 3 | 4 | $10.09 | $13.12 | $59.85 | 5.9× |
| health choice | 2 | 3 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $63.37 | 7.9× |
| 90 degree benefits | 1 | 2 | $14.53 | $14.53 | $14.53 | 1.0× |
| aarp | 1 | 2 | $7.67 | $7.67 | $7.67 | 1.0× |
| actin care | 1 | 2 | $12.51 | $12.51 | $12.51 | 1.0× |
| avmed exchange | 1 | 2 | $14.53 | $14.53 | $14.53 | 1.0× |
| bc advantage mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| blue mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| careplus mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $8.23 | $8.23 | $8.23 | 1.0× |
| employer direct healthcare | 1 | 2 | $14.12 | $14.12 | $14.12 | 1.0× |
| facility billing - op | 1 | 2 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| First Health | 2 | 2 | $7.91 | $32.12 | $56.33 | 7.1× |
| healthspring mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $8.15 | $8.19 | $8.23 | 1.0× |
| motivhealth | 1 | 2 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 1.0× |
| Multiplan | 2 | 2 | $61.96 | $64.48 | $67.00 | 1.1× |
| pace place | 1 | 2 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| pehp | 1 | 2 | $25.82 | $29.05 | $32.28 | 1.3× |
| research study encore borland-groover | 1 | 2 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 1 | 2 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| VA Health | 1 | 2 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| magellan behavioral health | 1 | 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1.0× |
| magellan bh | 1 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1.0× |
| Medicaid | 1 | 1 | $28.38 | $28.38 | $28.38 | 1.0× |
| harmony health plan | 1 | 1 | $28.38 | $28.38 | $28.38 | 1.0× |
| evernorth bh | 1 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1.0× |
| meridian | 1 | 1 | $28.38 | $28.38 | $28.38 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $21.18 | $21.18 | $21.18 | 1.0× |
| veteran's administration | 1 | 1 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| vista hospice | 1 | 1 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.05 | 1.0× |
| novanet | 1 | 1 | $66.89 | $66.89 | $66.89 | 1.0× |
| dmba (deseret mutual benefit admin) | 1 | 1 | $37.71 | $37.71 | $37.71 | 1.0× |
| optum transplant [100275] | 1 | 1 | $42.46 | $42.46 | $42.46 | 1.0× |
| county care | 1 | 1 | $28.38 | $28.38 | $28.38 | 1.0× |
| behavioral hlth sys [100258] | 1 | 1 | $63.69 | $63.69 | $63.69 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Vincents St. Clair | Pell City | AL | 18 | — | — | $6.05 | $9.28 | $35.75 |
| Marshall Medical Centers South | Boaz | AL | 7 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $6.05 | $8.29 | $119.34 |
| Providence Hospital | Mobile | AL | 13 | $45.40 | $18.16 | $8.07 | $8.27 | $30.60 |
| St. Vincents East | Birmingham | AL | 23 | $216.25 | $80.01 | $7.10 | $8.27 | $216.25 |
| The Childrens Hospital Of Alabama | Birmingham | AL | 17 | $70.77 | $30.43 | $42.46 | $60.15 | $70.77 |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | Sylacauga | AL | 4 | $60.00 | $14.00 | $21.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Mountain View Hospital | Gadsden | AL | 29 | $339.76 | $339.76 | $6.05 | $31.80 | $85.00 |
| Cullman Regional | Cullman | AL | 5 | $134.64 | $9.68 | $10.57 | $31.43 | $31.43 |
| Washington County Hospital | Chatom | AL | 5 | $47.79 | $54.17 | $9.28 | $27.24 | $43.01 |
| Athens Limestone | Athens | AL | 10 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $6.05 | $11.96 | $153.00 |
| Decatur Morgan - Decatur Campus | Decatur | AL | 10 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $6.05 | $11.96 | $153.00 |
| Helen Keller Hospital | Sheffield | AL | 10 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $6.05 | $11.96 | $153.00 |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | AL | 10 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $6.05 | $11.96 | $153.00 |
| Noland Hospital Birmingham Ii | Birmingham | AL | 0 | $148.82 | — | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Dothan Ii | Dothan | AL | 0 | $402.82 | — | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Anniston Ii | Anniston | AL | 0 | $99.42 | — | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Tuscaloosa Ii | Tuscaloosa | AL | 0 | $238.71 | — | — | — | — |
| Flowers Hospital | Dothan | AL | 0 | $224.00 | $67.20 | — | — | — |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | AL | 0 | $159.26 | $63.70 | — | — | — |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | Gadsden | AL | 0 | $2,274.57 | $409.42 | — | — | — |
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | AL | 0 | $355.00 | $85.20 | — | — | — |
| Crestwood Medical Center | Huntsville | AL | 0 | $771.78 | $162.07 | — | — | — |
| Red Bay Hospital | Red Bay | AL | 0 | $282.00 | $157.92 | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Montgomery Ii | Montgomery | AL | 0 | $99.42 | — | — | — | — |
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.