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Lith-ion batt elec/pneum VAD
Quincy, IL
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Blessing Hospital’s median price of $629 is 43% below the median hospital's median price ($1.1k), higher than 3% of the 1,094 hospitals reporting HCPCS Q0506. The highlighted bar is where this hospital falls; shaded is the middle 50% of hospitals.
Negotiated rates from the hospital’s own file: 3 payers, 3 plan rates. A facility fee, a professional fee, a per diem and a case rate are different bills, so each is listed on its own. Open a payer to see it across hospitals.
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| 1 | UnitedHealthcare commercial professional · fee schedule · both | $514 | $514 | — | — | — | $514 – $514 |
| 2 | Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial professional · fee schedule · both | $599 | $599 | $30 | 5% | — | $568 – $629 |
| 3 | Bcbs Il commercial professional · fee schedule · both | $1.8k | $1.8k | — | — | — | $1.8k – $1.8k |
Last updated: Jun 8, 2026
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