United
What does United actually pay hospitals? We analyzed 1,000 negotiated rates from 10 hospitals across 5 states.
Is United Expensive or Cheap?
Based on our analysis of 1,000 negotiated rates, United is significantly cheaper than average compared to other insurance companies in our database. They pay roughly the same or less than Medicare for equivalent services.
Top Procedures with Negotiated Rates
Procedures where United has the most rate data
| Code | Description | Rates | Avg Rate | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85025 | CBC W/DIFFERENTIAL | 43 | $12 | $7 | $126 |
| 80053 | COMPREHENSIVE METABOLIC PROFIL | 40 | $13 | $9 | $38 |
| 71045 | CHEST XRAY 1 VIEW | 38 | $145 | $26 | $306 |
| 36415 | VENIPUNCTURE | 37 | $8 | $2 | $57 |
| 73590 | TIBIA/FIBULA | 37 | $141 | $32 | $306 |
| 73060 | HUMERUS X-RAY | 37 | $143 | $32 | $306 |
| 71046 | CHEST X-RAY 2 VIEWS | 37 | $149 | $34 | $306 |
| 73562 | KNEE W/PATELLA | 37 | $150 | $41 | $306 |
| 72100 | SPINE X-RAY LUMBAR 3 VIEWS | 35 | $173 | $40 | $306 |
| 72110 | SPINE LUMBAR W/OBLIQUES | 35 | $180 | $51 | $306 |
| 73030 | SHOULDER RIGHT 2 VIEW | 31 | $139 | $35 | $306 |
| 70450 | HC CT BRAIN | 26 | $182 | $78 | $252 |
| 71250 | HC CT CHEST WO CONTRAST | 26 | $182 | $78 | $252 |
| 72131 | HC CT SPINE LUMBAR WO CONTR | 23 | $176 | $78 | $252 |
| 72125 | HC CT SPINE CERVICAL WO CONTR | 20 | $167 | $78 | $252 |
| 97110 | Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; therapeutic exercises to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility | 17 | $111 | $26 | $293 |
| 97530 | Therapeutic activities, direct (one-on-one) patient contact (use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance), each 15 minutes | 16 | $102 | $32 | $293 |
| 97140 | Manual therapy techniques (eg, mobilization/ manipulation, manual lymphatic drainage, manual traction), 1 or more regions, each 15 minutes | 15 | $107 | $25 | $293 |
| 97112 | Therapeutic procedure, 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes; neuromuscular reeducation of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and/or standing act | 15 | $113 | $30 | $293 |
| 99282 | LEVEL II EMERGENCY EXAM | 15 | $130 | $51 | $305 |
| 25600 | HC CL TX COLLES FX W/O MNP | 15 | $169 | $87 | $275 |
| 20610 | HC ASPIR/INJ JOINT MAJOR | 14 | $116 | $29 | $296 |
| 12011 | RPR F/E/E/N/L/M 2.5 CM/< | 14 | $179 | $44 | $308 |
| 12001 | SIMP RP SCALPNECKAXILLAETRU | 14 | $172 | $44 | $308 |
| 20611 | HC DRAIN/INJ JOINT/BURSA W/US MAJOR | 14 | $135 | $48 | $296 |
Hospitals with United Rates
Hospitals where we have negotiated rate data for United
| Hospital | State | Rates | Procedures | Avg Rate | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital | TX | 192 | 57 | $140 | $5 - $320 |
| CHI St. Luke's Health Brazosport | TX | 185 | 56 | $144 | $2 - $318 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | KY | 123 | 55 | $154 | $8 - $310 |
| HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL | TX | 89 | 43 | $144 | $3 - $293 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga | TN | 88 | 58 | $164 | $2 - $315 |
| HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER | TX | 88 | 45 | $139 | $3 - $293 |
| HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE | TX | 84 | 46 | $141 | $3 - $324 |
| HCA HEALTHONE AURORA | CO | 64 | 30 | $119 | $3 - $305 |
| HCA HEALTHONE PRESBYTERIAN ST LUKES | CO | 51 | 30 | $143 | $3 - $305 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | GA | 36 | 18 | $242 | $3 - $306 |
About This Data
These rates are from hospital Machine-Readable Files (MRFs) required by the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule. They reflect specific hospital-payer contracts and may not represent your actual cost, which depends on your specific plan, deductible, copay, coinsurance, and network status. Data sources include CommonSpirit Health, HCA Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente filings.