UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates in Alaska
How UnitedHealthcare's Alaska rates compare with the other three national payers, across the procedures that matter most to high-revenue specialties.
UnitedHealthcare in Alaska at a glance
What the data shows
UnitedHealthcare ranks 2nd of 4 payers in Alaska with a rate index of 114 (100 = the Alaska market median), across 92 procedure codes.
UnitedHealthcare has the highest median for only 26% of codes in Alaska; Aetna leads with an index of 121 in the files analyzed.
UnitedHealthcare's Alaska rates sit 93% above its own national level, the 1st highest of its 51 states.
Largest premium over the Alaska market: CPT 77049 (Mri breast c-+ w/cad bi) at 150% of market; largest discount: CPT 93306 (Tte w/doppler complete) at 86%.
How the four payers compare in Alaska
| Payer | Index | Rank | Level | Highest on | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 121 | 1 | 58% | 211 | |
| UnitedHealthcare | 114 | 2 | 26% | 164 | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 100 | 3 | 21% | 290 | |
| Cigna | 64 | 4 | 0% | 57 |
Where UnitedHealthcare pays most and least against the Alaska market
Highest above market
| Code | UHC | Market | Gap | Prov. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77049 Mri breast c-+ w/cad bi | $1,443 | $962 | +50% | 42 |
| 37243 Vasc embolize/occlude organ | $1,633 | $1,093 | +49% | 41 |
| 76642 Ultrasound breast limited | $271 | $197 | +38% | 42 |
| 99203 Office o/p new low 30 min | $279 | $205 | +36% | 164 |
| 99204 Office o/p new mod 45 min | $433 | $326 | +33% | 164 |
| 76641 Ultrasound breast complete | $328 | $250 | +31% | 42 |
| 99212 Office o/p est sf 10 min | $115 | $88 | +30% | 164 |
| 99457 Rpm tx mgmt 1st 20 min | $131 | $102 | +28% | 44 |
Furthest below market
| Code | UHC | Market | Gap | Prov. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93306 Tte w/doppler complete | $512 | $598 | -14% | 44 |
| 78452 Ht muscle image spect mult | $1,124 | $1,292 | -13% | 44 |
| 20610 Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us | $161 | $184 | -12% | 164 |
| 99490 Chrnc care mgmt staff 1st 20 | $116 | $122 | -5% | 69 |
| 96372 Ther/proph/diag inj sc/im | $37 | $38 | -4% | 33 |
| 90960 Esrd srv 4 visits p mo 20+ | $784 | $800 | -2% | 33 |
| 93880 Extracranial bilat study | $475 | $475 | +0% | 86 |
| 26055 Incise finger tendon sheath | $1,623 | $1,623 | +0% | 34 |
Where UnitedHealthcare pays above and below its national level
Frequently asked questions
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more or less than the other payers in Alaska?
UnitedHealthcare ranks 2nd of 4 in Alaska with an index of 114. It is highest on 26% of codes.
Are UnitedHealthcare's Alaska rates above or below its national level?
About 93% above.
Which procedure does UnitedHealthcare pay most above market in Alaska?
CPT 77049 (Mri breast c-+ w/cad bi), at 150% of the Alaska median.
Methodology
- Source: in-network negotiated-rate files published under the federal Transparency in Coverage rule, August 2026 snapshot: UnitedHealthcare Choice plans (74 files); Aetna commercial plans (70 files); Cigna national PPO (1 files); BCBS licensees' own-network files (5,387 files). Payer comparisons describe these files, not each payer's entire book of business.
- Sample: rates come from a random sample of up to 150 providers per state and specialty. Counts on this page are sampled providers and TINs, not totals.
- Which providers count: only providers in a specialty relevant to the code, because a rate in a payer file attaches to a provider group and is listed under every provider in that group.
- Filters: fee-for-service, professional billing class, no modifier, negotiated or fee-schedule dollar rates. Rates outside 1% to 1,000% of the Medicare rate are excluded.
- Statistic: one median rate per provider, then percentiles across providers. A cell is shown only with at least 15 sampled providers and 4 TINs.
- Medicare benchmark: CY2026 national physician fee schedule, non-QPP conversion factor, unadjusted for locality. Where the non-facility rate is more than twice the facility rate (office rates that include device or supply cost), the facility rate is used so comparisons are like for like.
Is your UnitedHealthcare contract at market in Alaska?
Compare your negotiated rates for these codes with Alaska medians for each payer.