UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates in Arkansas
How UnitedHealthcare's Arkansas rates compare with the other three national payers, across the procedures that matter most to high-revenue specialties.
UnitedHealthcare in Arkansas at a glance
What the data shows
UnitedHealthcare ranks 1st of 4 payers in Arkansas with a rate index of 111 (100 = the Arkansas market median), across 228 procedure codes.
UnitedHealthcare has the highest median for 72% of codes in Arkansas.
UnitedHealthcare's Arkansas rates sit 9% below its own national level, the 36th highest of its 51 states.
Largest premium over the Arkansas market: CPT 64566 (Neuroeltrd stim post tibial) at 296% of market; largest discount: CPT 88342 (Imhchem/imcytchm 1st antb) at 63%.
How the four payers compare in Arkansas
| Payer | Index | Rank | Level | Highest on | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 111 | 1 | 72% | 680 | |
| Cigna | 100 | 2 | 17% | 717 | |
| Aetna | 86 | 3 | 9% | 549 | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 80 | 4 | 4% | 181 |
Where UnitedHealthcare pays most and least against the Arkansas market
Highest above market
| Code | UHC | Market | Gap | Prov. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64566 Neuroeltrd stim post tibial | $204 | $69 | +196% | 56 |
| 52224 Cystoscopy and treatment | $1,222 | $457 | +168% | 56 |
| 43255 Egd control bleeding any | $954 | $363 | +163% | 76 |
| 52332 Cystoscopy and treatment | $765 | $326 | +135% | 56 |
| 52648 Laser surgery of prostate | $2,997 | $1,380 | +117% | 56 |
| 43251 Egd remove lesion snare | $729 | $354 | +106% | 76 |
| 11104 Punch bx skin single lesion | $129 | $63 | +104% | 52 |
| 11102 Tangntl bx skin single les | $102 | $50 | +103% | 52 |
Furthest below market
| Code | UHC | Market | Gap | Prov. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88342 Imhchem/imcytchm 1st antb | $64 | $103 | -37% | 52 |
| 88312 Special stains group 1 | $64 | $95 | -32% | 128 |
| 88313 Special stains group 2 | $48 | $67 | -29% | 76 |
| 76512 Oph us dx b-scan | $56 | $76 | -26% | 74 |
| 92136 Ophthalmic biometry | $62 | $80 | -24% | 74 |
| 96413 Chemo iv infusion 1 hr | $123 | $158 | -22% | 76 |
| 92250 Fundus photography w/i&r | $48 | $60 | -19% | 74 |
| 67042 Vit for macular hole | $1,265 | $1,507 | -16% | 74 |
Where UnitedHealthcare pays above and below its national level
Frequently asked questions
Does UnitedHealthcare pay more or less than the other payers in Arkansas?
UnitedHealthcare ranks 1st of 4 in Arkansas with an index of 111. It is highest on 72% of codes.
Are UnitedHealthcare's Arkansas rates above or below its national level?
About 9% below.
Which procedure does UnitedHealthcare pay most above market in Arkansas?
CPT 64566 (Neuroeltrd stim post tibial), at 296% of the Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
Compare your negotiated rates for these codes with Arkansas medians for each payer.