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CPT 87086 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
27
Min
$8.47
Median
$11.53
Max
$49.53
Range multiplier
5.8×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 19 | 104 | $4.84 | $8.07 | $208.74 | 43.1× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 18 | 84 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $202.35 | 25.1× |
| Aetna | 15 | 83 | $8.07 | $15.43 | $132.16 | 16.4× |
| Cigna | 15 | 45 | $10.49 | $25.46 | $135.36 | 12.9× |
| medica | 3 | 39 | $8.07 | $24.00 | $204.48 | 25.3× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 31 | $12.56 | $15.24 | $24.11 | 1.9× |
| millard public schools | 3 | 18 | $24.00 | $59.40 | $204.48 | 8.5× |
| one world | 3 | 18 | $24.00 | $59.40 | $204.48 | 8.5× |
| greater omaha packing | 3 | 18 | $24.00 | $59.40 | $204.48 | 8.5× |
| midlands choice | 3 | 18 | $24.00 | $108.59 | $204.48 | 8.5× |
| Humana | 16 | 16 | $8.07 | $8.47 | $19.77 | 2.4× |
| medica exchange inspire | 14 | 15 | $12.63 | $17.65 | $40.99 | 3.2× |
| medica exchange insure | 14 | 14 | $14.18 | $19.60 | $42.77 | 3.0× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 11 | $8.47 | $8.47 | $19.75 | 2.3× |
| Molina | 11 | 11 | $8.23 | $8.23 | $22.27 | 2.7× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 10 | $3.50 | $8.07 | $23.97 | 6.8× |
| quiktrip | 3 | 10 | $24.00 | $102.60 | $204.48 | 8.5× |
| phcs | 3 | 10 | $24.50 | $124.83 | $208.74 | 8.5× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 10 | $24.50 | $145.35 | $208.74 | 8.5× |
| timpte | 3 | 9 | $24.00 | $63.54 | $204.48 | 8.5× |
| amerigroup | 4 | 9 | $7.82 | $10.97 | $93.43 | 11.9× |
| Centene | 3 | 7 | $7.82 | $8.31 | $93.43 | 11.9× |
| iamolina | 3 | 5 | $7.98 | $11.18 | $95.26 | 11.9× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 4 | $8.07 | $72.84 | $136.00 | 16.9× |
| healthpartners | 1 | 4 | $21.40 | $73.70 | $120.00 | 5.6× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.64 | 1.0× |
| amps | 3 | 3 | $17.92 | $17.92 | $17.92 | 1.0× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 3 | $23.92 | $38.58 | $38.58 | 1.6× |
| great plains | 3 | 3 | $8.47 | $8.48 | $8.48 | 1.0× |
| pace | 3 | 3 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $26.15 | $27.52 | $27.52 | 1.1× |
| health alliance | 2 | 2 | $8.23 | $8.23 | $8.23 | 1.0× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 2 | $8.47 | $8.47 | $8.47 | 1.0× |
| total care | 1 | 2 | $10.97 | $52.20 | $93.43 | 8.5× |
| health eos plus | 1 | 2 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | 1.0× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 2 | $12.91 | $12.91 | $12.91 | 1.0× |
| health eos | 1 | 2 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $47.88 | $47.88 | $47.88 | 1.0× |
| payer negotiated charge: iowa total care | 1 | 1 | $55.64 | $55.64 | $55.64 | 1.0× |
| creighton university employees | 1 | 1 | $26.01 | $26.01 | $26.01 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 | 1.0× |
| quartz health | 1 | 1 | $38.58 | $38.58 | $38.58 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $20.18 | $20.18 | $20.18 | 1.0× |
| centivo | 1 | 1 | $17.64 | $17.64 | $17.64 | 1.0× |
| aurora caregiver | 1 | 1 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $8.23 | $8.23 | $8.23 | 1.0× |
| trilogy | 1 | 1 | $28.33 | $28.33 | $28.33 | 1.0× |
| iowa total care | 1 | 1 | $21.22 | $21.22 | $21.22 | 1.0× |
| hs technology | 1 | 1 | $22.71 | $22.71 | $22.71 | 1.0× |
| iowa health | 1 | 1 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.75 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Methodist Medical Center | Des Moines | IA | 9 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $9.48 | $20.88 |
| Grundy County Mem. Hospital | Grundy Center | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $8.47 | $31.20 |
| Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $8.47 | $20.88 |
| St. Lukes Methodist Hospital | Cedar Rapids | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $8.47 | $26.42 |
| Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf | IA | 11 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $8.47 | $25.41 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Waterloo | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $8.47 | $31.20 |
| The Finley Hospital | Dubuque | IA | 15 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $3.50 | $8.47 | $38.58 |
| Mitchell County Regional Health Cent | Osage | IA | 4 | $114.65 | $103.19 | $26.31 | $49.53 | $59.41 |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs | IA | 21 | $171.00 | $71.82 | $7.82 | $33.94 | $145.35 |
| Chi Health - Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley | IA | 19 | $213.00 | $104.37 | $8.07 | $24.50 | $208.74 |
| Chi Health Mercy Corning | Corning | IA | 18 | $213.00 | $102.24 | $8.07 | $24.50 | $208.74 |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington | IA | 18 | $160.00 | $80.00 | $6.46 | $23.88 | $136.00 |
| Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Anamosa | IA | 12 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $21.22 | $48.22 |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $15.43 | $38.48 |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $11.53 | $46.29 |
| St. Lukes Regl Medical Center | Sioux City | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $11.53 | $46.29 |
| Community Mem. Hospt. Summer | Sumner | IA | 10 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $11.53 | $46.29 |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | IA | 8 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $10.49 | $40.99 |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine | IA | 12 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $3.50 | $10.49 | $26.38 |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson | IA | 0 | $59.00 | $33.04 | — | — | — |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard C | Cresco | IA | 0 | $207.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Story County Hospital | Nevada | IA | 0 | $19.00 | $15.20 | — | — | — |
| Peoples Memorial Hospital | Independence | IA | 0 | $103.20 | $87.72 | — | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Hospital | Lake City | IA | 0 | $86.00 | $68.00 | — | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Iowa City | Iowa City | IA | 0 | $97.00 | $46.56 | — | — | — |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | IA | 0 | $75.66 | $56.75 | — | — | — |
| Loring Hospital | Sac City | IA | 0 | $16.25 | $13.00 | — | — | — |
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.