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CPT 87086 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TX
Hospitals
60
Min
$6.61
Median
$32.28
Max
$294.70
Range multiplier
44.6×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 42 | 219 | $5.25 | $29.21 | $8,427.00 | 1605.1× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 38 | 118 | $4.84 | $9.16 | $282.07 | 58.3× |
| Aetna | 40 | 105 | $5.33 | $69.72 | $294.70 | 55.3× |
| Medicaid | 26 | 83 | $1.00 | $6.78 | $184.25 | 184.3× |
| Humana | 34 | 68 | $7.18 | $24.24 | $315.75 | 44.0× |
| Cigna | 29 | 52 | $6.92 | $28.71 | $290.49 | 42.0× |
| Medicare | 11 | 39 | $7.42 | $8.31 | $9.68 | 1.3× |
| Multiplan | 22 | 38 | $20.30 | $184.84 | $357.85 | 17.6× |
| Anthem BCBS | 3 | 25 | $3.98 | $3.98 | $42.00 | 10.6× |
| First Health | 13 | 18 | $38.00 | $227.25 | $336.80 | 8.9× |
| commercial | galaxy | all plans | 9 | 18 | $26.10 | $284.58 | $315.90 | 12.1× |
| commercial | phcs | all plans | 5 | 16 | $19.58 | $200.48 | $236.93 | 12.1× |
| healthcare highways [2210] | 5 | 15 | $9.00 | $53.00 | $79.00 | 8.8× |
| healthsmart | 6 | 13 | $22.00 | $269.67 | $357.85 | 16.3× |
| Ambetter | 12 | 12 | $8.07 | $11.70 | $17.35 | 2.1× |
| commercial | entrust | all plans | 11 | 11 | $16.14 | $19.05 | $21.22 | 1.3× |
| web tpa [2115] | 5 | 10 | $9.00 | $66.61 | $130.51 | 14.5× |
| wellpoint | 6 | 10 | $8.80 | $10.89 | $81.00 | 9.2× |
| Molina | 7 | 10 | $6.78 | $7.63 | $11.70 | 1.7× |
| assurant health | 4 | 8 | $199.98 | $199.98 | $199.98 | 1.0× |
| web tpa | 4 | 8 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.35 | 1.0× |
| wellmed | 7 | 7 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $65.00 | 8.1× |
| prime health services | 4 | 7 | $10.49 | $196.39 | $196.39 | 18.7× |
| commercial | community health choice | exchange | 7 | 7 | $8.47 | $12.10 | $12.10 | 1.4× |
| tmhp [50160] | 1 | 6 | $6.78 | $6.78 | $6.78 | 1.0× |
| superior health plan | 3 | 6 | $8.47 | $60.50 | $121.00 | 14.3× |
| TRICARE | 1 | 6 | $8.73 | $8.73 | $8.73 | 1.0× |
| smarthealth ppo/hdhp 20161001 | 2 | 6 | $2.65 | $6.61 | $9.26 | 3.5× |
| healthscope benefits [2290] | 5 | 6 | $9.00 | $48.83 | $79.00 | 8.8× |
| velocity provider ppo network | 4 | 6 | $9.68 | $173.29 | $173.29 | 17.9× |
| commercial | nxhealth | all plans | 6 | 6 | $26.23 | $26.23 | $26.23 | 1.0× |
| scott & white | 5 | 6 | $12.51 | $12.51 | $298.91 | 23.9× |
| smarthealth ppo | 2 | 6 | $2.65 | $6.61 | $9.26 | 3.5× |
| wellpoint amerigroup [50170] | 1 | 5 | $6.78 | $6.78 | $6.78 | 1.0× |
| health partners open network | 2 | 5 | $12.56 | $15.87 | $24.11 | 1.9× |
| phcs [1780] | 4 | 5 | $23.04 | $94.50 | $211.72 | 9.2× |
| commercial | superior health plan | all plans | 5 | 5 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 | 1.0× |
| commercial | usa health network | all plans | 5 | 5 | $284.75 | $284.75 | $284.75 | 1.0× |
| commercial | renaissance | all plans | 5 | 5 | $5.81 | $5.81 | $5.81 | 1.0× |
| commercial | nppn | all plans | 5 | 5 | $268.00 | $268.00 | $268.00 | 1.0× |
| commercial | kelseycare | exchange | 5 | 5 | $10.89 | $10.89 | $10.89 | 1.0× |
| provider network of america | 4 | 5 | $119.39 | $173.29 | $207.95 | 1.7× |
| commercial | harris health | ers | 5 | 5 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 | 1.0× |
| quik trip | 4 | 5 | $119.39 | $173.29 | $173.29 | 1.5× |
| commercial | ellwood | all plans | 5 | 5 | $24.21 | $24.21 | $24.21 | 1.0× |
| caprock | 4 | 4 | $20.18 | $20.18 | $20.18 | 1.0× |
| galaxy health network | 3 | 4 | $80.00 | $95.00 | $157.41 | 2.0× |
| mhs care connect | 2 | 4 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| black lung [6055] | 4 | 4 | $9.00 | $52.83 | $79.00 | 8.8× |
| group pension admin [1450] | 4 | 4 | $23.04 | $104.77 | $211.72 | 9.2× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Saint Anthonys Hospital | Amarillo | TX | 79 | $135.00 | $13.50 | $41.85 | $94.50 | $114.75 |
| Crane County Hospital District | Crane | TX | 2 | $20.00 | $14.00 | $5.00 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Methodist Hospital For Surgery | Addison | TX | 28 | $402.00 | $241.20 | $5.25 | $8.63 | $16.14 |
| Brazosport Regional Health System | Lake Jackson | TX | 11 | $167.00 | $58.45 | $6.78 | $8.47 | $93.52 |
| Heritage Park Surgical Hospital | Sherman | TX | 2 | $183.00 | $109.80 | $10.09 | $74.91 | $111.81 |
| Baylor Scott And White Mc At Sunnyva | Sunnyvale | TX | 1 | $400.00 | $240.00 | $52.89 | $74.91 | $111.81 |
| Eastland Memorial Hospital | Eastland | TX | 3 | $100.00 | $50.00 | $62.00 | $71.50 | $90.00 |
| Baylor County Hospital District | Seymour | TX | 11 | $53.00 | $37.10 | $7.26 | $70.00 | $100.00 |
| Muleshoe Area Medical Center | Muleshoe | TX | 4 | $76.00 | $46.00 | $30.00 | $61.00 | $76.00 |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital | Corpus Christi | TX | 28 | $615.25 | $123.05 | $6.78 | $6.78 | $1,000.00 |
| Ascension Seton Bastrop | Bastrop | TX | 10 | $373.00 | $223.80 | $2.65 | $6.61 | $18.40 |
| Ascension Seton Shoal Creek | Austin | TX | 10 | $373.00 | $223.80 | $2.65 | $6.61 | $18.40 |
| Seton Medical Center Harker Heights | Harker Heights | TX | 15 | $139.00 | $13.90 | $25.02 | $54.21 | $149.01 |
| Lifecare Spec Hosp Of North Texas | Dallas | TX | 9 | $212.00 | $21.20 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $142.04 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin | TX | 10 | $351.00 | $122.85 | $6.78 | $39.24 | $315.90 |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainsville | TX | 9 | $64.00 | $16.00 | $8.00 | $38.00 | $59.00 |
| Glen Rose Medical Center | Glen Rose | TX | 8 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $24.00 | $36.00 | $49.00 |
| River Crest Hospital | San Angelo | TX | 22 | $303.00 | $151.50 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| Shannon Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 22 | $303.00 | $151.50 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| Big Spring State Hospital | Big Springs | TX | 22 | $303.00 | $151.50 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| San Angelo Community Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 22 | $303.00 | $151.50 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| Golden Plains Community Hospital | Borger | TX | 6 | $149.00 | $104.30 | $9.68 | $34.27 | $101.32 |
| Falls Community Hospital And Clinic | Marlin | TX | 6 | $209.00 | $167.20 | $8.07 | $32.28 | $167.20 |
| St Lukes Health Memorial San August | San Augustine | TX | 11 | $351.00 | $122.85 | $6.78 | $31.48 | $315.90 |
| Childrens Medical Center Of Plano | Plano | TX | 31 | $421.00 | $315.75 | $6.78 | $294.70 | $408.37 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Mem Livingston | Livingston | TX | 11 | $351.00 | $122.85 | $6.78 | $29.79 | $315.90 |
| Clay County Memorial Hospital | Henrietta | TX | 5 | $110.00 | $77.00 | $22.00 | $28.00 | $35.00 |
| Limestone Medical Center | Groesbeck | TX | 8 | $87.15 | $52.29 | $9.86 | $25.27 | $69.72 |
| Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Sherman | TX | 12 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $21.22 | $48.22 |
| Ut Health East Texas Specialty Hospi | Tyler | TX | 14 | $36.00 | $3.60 | $9.00 | $20.09 | $23.04 |
| Warm Springs Rehab Hosp Kyle | Kyle | TX | 8 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $161.74 | $179.07 | $207.95 |
| Corpus Christi Specialty Hospital | Corpus Christi | TX | 8 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $161.74 | $173.29 | $207.95 |
| Burleson St. Joseph Health Center | Caldwell | TX | 11 | $150.00 | $52.50 | $6.78 | $16.14 | $135.00 |
| Madison St. Joseph Health Center | Madisonville | TX | 12 | $150.00 | $52.50 | $6.78 | $16.14 | $135.00 |
| College Station Medical Center | College Station | TX | 10 | $150.00 | $52.50 | $6.78 | $15.70 | $127.50 |
| St. Joseph Regional Health Center | Bryan | TX | 10 | $150.00 | $52.50 | $6.78 | $15.70 | $127.50 |
| Texas Rehabilitation Hospital Of Kel | Keller | TX | 17 | $316.00 | $31.60 | $79.00 | $130.51 | $211.72 |
| Baylor Orthopedic And Spine Hospital | Arlington | TX | 2 | $36.00 | $21.60 | $20.10 | $130.44 | $8,427.00 |
| Grimes St. Joseph Health Center | Navasota | TX | 9 | $150.00 | $52.50 | $6.78 | $13.70 | $127.50 |
| Rice Medical Center | Eagle Lake | TX | 19 | $174.90 | $122.43 | $1.00 | $125.93 | $174.90 |
| St. Lukes The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 19 | $335.00 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.10 | $284.75 |
| St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage | Houston | TX | 20 | $335.00 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.10 | $284.75 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Baylor Med Ctr | Houston | TX | 20 | $335.00 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.10 | $284.75 |
| St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land | TX | 18 | $335.00 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.10 | $284.75 |
| St. Lukes Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 19 | $335.00 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.10 | $284.75 |
| Acuity Hospital Of South Texas | San Antonio | TX | 11 | $159.19 | $159.19 | $5.33 | $119.39 | $143.27 |
| St. Lukes Patients Medical Center | Pasadena | TX | 12 | $367.00 | $128.45 | $6.44 | $11.74 | $311.95 |
| Mccamey County Hospital District | Mccamey | TX | 14 | $122.00 | $122.00 | $73.00 | $107.50 | $122.00 |
| Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse | Sachse | TX | 8 | $48.22 | $38.58 | $4.84 | $10.49 | $40.99 |
| Pam Squared At Corpus Christi | Corpus Chrsti | TX | 26 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $5.65 | $10.09 | $196.39 |
| Yoakum County Hospital | Denver City | TX | 0 | $98.00 | $98.00 | — | — | — |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Longview | TX | 0 | $314.77 | $84.99 | — | — | — |
| Nocona General Hospital | Nocona | TX | 0 | $53.00 | $17.35 | — | — | — |
| The Medical Ctr Of Southeast Texas | Port Arthur | TX | 0 | $293.16 | $293.16 | — | — | — |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana | TX | 0 | $527.00 | $184.45 | — | — | — |
| Laredo Specialty Hospital | Laredo | TX | 0 | $76.75 | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Houston | TX | 0 | $22.80 | $22.80 | — | — | — |
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo | TX | 0 | $582.55 | $203.89 | — | — | — |
| Kingwood Emergency Hospital | Kingwood | TX | 0 | $322.42 | $161.21 | — | — | — |
| Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital O | Lubbock | TX | 0 | $76.75 | — | — | — | — |
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.