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CPT 70551 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
27
Min
$80.00
Median
$935.60
Max
$2,200.27
Range multiplier
27.5×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 300 | $52.50 | $1,299.24 | $3,593.03 | 68.4× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 181 | $12.60 | $1,135.87 | $2,378.43 | 188.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 153 | $12.60 | $443.97 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $434.60 | $490.68 | $504.70 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 144 | $38.70 | $1,423.15 | $3,518.94 | 90.9× |
| medcost | 25 | 105 | $71.00 | $1,906.50 | $3,518.94 | 49.6× |
| Humana | 25 | 75 | $66.56 | $231.86 | $3,035.12 | 45.6× |
| WellCare | 26 | 53 | $12.60 | $443.97 | $827.14 | 65.6× |
| Multiplan | 25 | 50 | $75.00 | $2,944.80 | $3,518.94 | 46.9× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $62.43 | $448.36 | $827.14 | 13.2× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $61.21 | $439.57 | $827.14 | 13.5× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $575.82 | $1,190.85 | $2,507.71 | 4.4× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $61.21 | $443.97 | $827.14 | 13.5× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $61.82 | $443.97 | $792.26 | 12.8× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $61.82 | $443.97 | $827.14 | 13.4× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 30 | $12.60 | $562.47 | $2,084.63 | 165.4× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $61.82 | $443.97 | $827.14 | 13.4× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $61.82 | $443.97 | $770.01 | 12.5× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 25 | $12.35 | $463.72 | $661.24 | 53.5× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $3,177.50 | $3,389.33 | 37.7× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $1,559.60 | $2,824.44 | $3,518.94 | 2.3× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $1,560.50 | $1,560.50 | $2,744.78 | 1.8× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 21 | $12.35 | $464.78 | $671.31 | 54.4× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $1,967.40 | $3,000.97 | $3,276.55 | 1.7× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $2,542.00 | $2,895.05 | $3,518.94 | 1.4× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $2,294.86 | $2,294.86 | $2,294.86 | 1.0× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $2,294.86 | $2,294.86 | $2,294.86 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $2,824.44 | $3,177.50 | $3,318.72 | 1.2× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $81.56 | $186.60 | $287.37 | 3.5× |
| phcs | 9 | 16 | $75.00 | $2,225.70 | $2,970.90 | 39.6× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 16 | $46.00 | $1,395.57 | $1,832.29 | 39.8× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 16 | $97.00 | $2,470.11 | $3,201.97 | 33.0× |
| amps | 9 | 16 | $55.00 | $1,607.45 | $2,107.95 | 38.3× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 16 | $60.00 | $1,527.90 | $1,980.60 | 33.0× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 16 | $97.00 | $2,470.11 | $3,201.97 | 33.0× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $1,765.28 | $1,765.28 | $1,765.28 | 1.0× |
| CareSource | 9 | 16 | $33.00 | $989.20 | $1,320.40 | 40.0× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 15 | $74.00 | $2,126.96 | $2,853.84 | 38.6× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $668.40 | $964.26 | $2,704.03 | 4.0× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $1,316.75 | $1,420.17 | $2,120.51 | 1.6× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $2,895.05 | $3,000.97 | $3,318.72 | 1.1× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $1,826.96 | $1,970.46 | $3,229.20 | 1.8× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $2,542.00 | $2,683.22 | $2,824.44 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $231.41 | $231.86 | $255.92 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $242.98 | $243.45 | $268.72 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $2,859.75 | $3,177.50 | $3,177.50 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,118.33 | $2,118.33 | $2,118.33 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $255.96 | $673.56 | $968.82 | 3.8× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $81.56 | $186.60 | $283.46 | 3.5× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $1,559.60 | $1,602.65 | $1,645.70 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $977.80 | $3,354.02 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $977.80 | $3,354.02 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $935.60 | $3,177.50 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $920.80 | $3,354.02 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $2,351.00 | $1,175.50 | $465.50 | $908.31 | $2,115.90 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $504.70 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $861.66 | $3,354.02 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $504.70 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $504.70 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $504.70 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $2,228.00 | $1,114.00 | $233.99 | $726.33 | $2,005.20 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $696.93 | $3,248.11 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $3,449.00 | $3,449.00 | $243.77 | $632.59 | $3,276.55 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $546.18 | $3,354.02 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,301.00 | $1,650.50 | $255.92 | $504.70 | $3,201.97 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $3,279.00 | $615.46 | $104.60 | $492.50 | $2,091.01 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $3,704.15 | $2,592.91 | $226.77 | $2,200.27 | $3,593.03 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $3,588.00 | $1,794.00 | $237.80 | $1,831.68 | $3,300.96 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,243.00 | $1,945.80 | $231.41 | $1,721.89 | $3,145.71 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,243.00 | $1,621.50 | $51.50 | $1,497.37 | $3,145.71 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,243.00 | $1,621.50 | $51.50 | $1,475.12 | $3,145.71 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $2,529.00 | $1,517.40 | $59.40 | $1,414.40 | $2,453.13 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $2,904.00 | $1,452.00 | $421.08 | $1,221.13 | $4,563.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $1,104.01 | $3,354.02 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $3,530.55 | $1,765.28 | $61.21 | $1,069.76 | $3,389.33 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $2,403.00 | $1,201.50 | $452.73 | $1,067.90 | $2,220.37 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $3,799.60 | $1,519.84 | — | — | — |
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.