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CPT 87086 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TX
Hospitals
60
Min
$6.61
Median
$32.28
Max
$294.7
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 | 1605.1× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 38 | 118 | $4.84 | $9.16 | $282.07 | 58.3× |
| Aetna | 40 | 105 | $5.33 | $69.72 | $294.7 | 55.3× |
| Medicaid | 26 | 83 | $1 | $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 | $20.3 | $184.84 | $357.85 | 17.6× |
| Anthem BCBS | 3 | 25 | $3.98 | $3.98 | $42 | 10.6× |
| First Health | 13 | 18 | $38 | $227.25 | $336.8 | 8.9× |
| commercial | galaxy | all plans | 9 | 18 | $26.1 | $284.58 | $315.9 | 12.1× |
| commercial | phcs | all plans | 5 | 16 | $19.58 | $200.48 | $236.93 | 12.1× |
| healthcare highways [2210] | 5 | 15 | $9 | $53 | $79 | 8.8× |
| healthsmart | 6 | 13 | $22 | $269.67 | $357.85 | 16.3× |
| Ambetter | 12 | 12 | $8.07 | $11.7 | $17.35 | 2.1× |
| commercial | entrust | all plans | 11 | 11 | $16.14 | $19.05 | $21.22 | 1.3× |
| web tpa [2115] | 5 | 10 | $9 | $66.61 | $130.51 | 14.5× |
| wellpoint | 6 | 10 | $8.8 | $10.89 | $81 | 9.2× |
| Molina | 7 | 10 | $6.78 | $7.63 | $11.7 | 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 | 8.1× |
| prime health services | 4 | 7 | $10.49 | $196.39 | $196.39 | 18.7× |
| commercial | community health choice | exchange | 7 | 7 | $8.47 | $12.1 | $12.1 | 1.4× |
| tmhp [50160] | 1 | 6 | $6.78 | $6.78 | $6.78 | 1.0× |
| superior health plan | 3 | 6 | $8.47 | $60.5 | $121 | 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 | $48.83 | $79 | 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 | $94.5 | $211.72 | 9.2× |
| commercial | superior health plan | all plans | 5 | 5 | $12.1 | $12.1 | $12.1 | 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 | $268 | $268 | 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 | $12.1 | $12.1 | $12.1 | 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 | $95 | $157.41 | 2.0× |
| mhs care connect | 2 | 4 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.07 | 1.0× |
| black lung [6055] | 4 | 4 | $9 | $52.83 | $79 | 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 | $13.5 | $41.85 | $94.5 | $114.75 |
| CRANE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | CRANE | TX | 2 | $20 | $14 | $5 | $9 | $18 |
| METHODIST HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY | ADDISON | TX | 28 | $402 | $241.2 | $5.25 | $8.63 | $16.14 |
| BRAZOSPORT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM | LAKE JACKSON | TX | 11 | $167 | $58.45 | $6.78 | $8.47 | $93.52 |
| HERITAGE PARK SURGICAL HOSPITAL | SHERMAN | TX | 2 | $183 | $109.8 | $10.09 | $74.91 | $111.81 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MC AT SUNNYVA | SUNNYVALE | TX | 1 | $400 | $240 | $52.89 | $74.91 | $111.81 |
| EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | EASTLAND | TX | 3 | $100 | $50 | $62 | $71.5 | $90 |
| BAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SEYMOUR | TX | 11 | $53 | $37.1 | $7.26 | $70 | $100 |
| MULESHOE AREA MEDICAL CENTER | MULESHOE | TX | 4 | $76 | $46 | $30 | $61 | $76 |
| DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | CORPUS CHRISTI | TX | 28 | $615.25 | $123.05 | $6.78 | $6.78 | $1,000 |
| ASCENSION SETON BASTROP | BASTROP | TX | 10 | $373 | $223.8 | $2.65 | $6.61 | $18.4 |
| ASCENSION SETON SHOAL CREEK | AUSTIN | TX | 10 | $373 | $223.8 | $2.65 | $6.61 | $18.4 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER HARKER HEIGHTS | HARKER HEIGHTS | TX | 15 | $139 | $13.9 | $25.02 | $54.21 | $149.01 |
| LIFECARE SPEC HOSP OF NORTH TEXAS | DALLAS | TX | 9 | $212 | $21.2 | $53 | $53 | $142.04 |
| CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN | LUFKIN | TX | 10 | $351 | $122.85 | $6.78 | $39.24 | $315.9 |
| NORTH TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER | GAINSVILLE | TX | 9 | $64 | $16 | $8 | $38 | $59 |
| GLEN ROSE MEDICAL CENTER | GLEN ROSE | TX | 8 | $52 | $52 | $24 | $36 | $49 |
| RIVER CREST HOSPITAL | SAN ANGELO | TX | 22 | $303 | $151.5 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER | SAN ANGELO | TX | 22 | $303 | $151.5 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| BIG SPRING STATE HOSPITAL | BIG SPRINGS | TX | 22 | $303 | $151.5 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| SAN ANGELO COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER | SAN ANGELO | TX | 22 | $303 | $151.5 | $8.07 | $34.62 | $269.67 |
| GOLDEN PLAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | BORGER | TX | 6 | $149 | $104.3 | $9.68 | $34.27 | $101.32 |
| FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND CLINIC | MARLIN | TX | 6 | $209 | $167.2 | $8.07 | $32.28 | $167.2 |
| ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL SAN AUGUST | SAN AUGUSTINE | TX | 11 | $351 | $122.85 | $6.78 | $31.48 | $315.9 |
| CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER OF PLANO | PLANO | TX | 31 | $421 | $315.75 | $6.78 | $294.7 | $408.37 |
| CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEM LIVINGSTON | LIVINGSTON | TX | 11 | $351 | $122.85 | $6.78 | $29.79 | $315.9 |
| CLAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | HENRIETTA | TX | 5 | $110 | $77 | $22 | $28 | $35 |
| 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 | $3.6 | $9 | $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 | $52.5 | $6.78 | $16.14 | $135 |
| MADISON ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER | MADISONVILLE | TX | 12 | $150 | $52.5 | $6.78 | $16.14 | $135 |
| COLLEGE STATION MEDICAL CENTER | COLLEGE STATION | TX | 10 | $150 | $52.5 | $6.78 | $15.7 | $127.5 |
| ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | BRYAN | TX | 10 | $150 | $52.5 | $6.78 | $15.7 | $127.5 |
| TEXAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF KEL | KELLER | TX | 17 | $316 | $31.6 | $79 | $130.51 | $211.72 |
| BAYLOR ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE HOSPITAL | ARLINGTON | TX | 2 | $36 | $21.6 | $20.1 | $130.44 | $8,427 |
| GRIMES ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER | NAVASOTA | TX | 9 | $150 | $52.5 | $6.78 | $13.7 | $127.5 |
| RICE MEDICAL CENTER | EAGLE LAKE | TX | 19 | $174.9 | $122.43 | $1 | $125.93 | $174.9 |
| ST. LUKES THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL | THE WOODLANDS | TX | 19 | $335 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.1 | $284.75 |
| ST LUKES HOSPITAL AT THE VINTAGE | HOUSTON | TX | 20 | $335 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.1 | $284.75 |
| CHI ST LUKES HEALTH BAYLOR MED CTR | HOUSTON | TX | 20 | $335 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.1 | $284.75 |
| ST. LUKES SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL | SUGAR LAND | TX | 18 | $335 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.1 | $284.75 |
| ST. LUKES LAKESIDE HOSPITAL | THE WOODLANDS | TX | 19 | $335 | $117.25 | $5.81 | $12.1 | $284.75 |
| SAN ANTONIO-AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 11 | $159.19 | $159.19 | $5.33 | $119.39 | $143.27 |
| ST. LUKES PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER | PASADENA | TX | 12 | $367 | $128.45 | $6.44 | $11.74 | $311.95 |
| MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MCCAMEY | TX | 14 | $122 | $122 | $73 | $107.5 | $122 |
| 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 | $98 | — | — | — |
| LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LONGVIEW | TX | 0 | $314.77 | $84.99 | — | — | — |
| NOCONA GENERAL HOSPITAL | NOCONA | TX | 0 | $53 | $17.35 | — | — | — |
| THE MEDICAL CTR OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS | PORT ARTHUR | TX | 0 | $293.16 | $293.16 | — | — | — |
| NAVARRO REGIONAL HOSPITAL | CORSICANA | TX | 0 | $527 | $184.45 | — | — | — |
| LAREDO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | LAREDO | TX | 0 | $76.75 | — | — | — | — |
| ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER | HOUSTON | TX | 0 | $22.8 | $22.8 | — | — | — |
| 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.