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CPT 70552 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
27
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,195.28
Max
$2,381.34
Range multiplier
29.8×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 273 | $52.50 | $1,621.42 | $4,894.30 | 93.2× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 166 | $12.60 | $1,467.80 | $3,602.49 | 285.9× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 147 | $12.60 | $496.43 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $486.34 | $549.09 | $564.78 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 140 | $38.70 | $1,448.73 | $3,808.54 | 98.4× |
| medcost | 25 | 99 | $71.00 | $2,448.60 | $4,353.07 | 61.3× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $72.00 | $339.02 | $5,168.95 | 71.8× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $496.43 | $1,318.01 | 104.6× |
| Multiplan | 25 | 47 | $75.00 | $4,171.69 | $5,182.20 | 69.1× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $75.31 | $523.96 | $1,327.22 | 17.6× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $73.83 | $491.51 | $1,340.46 | 18.2× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $73.83 | $496.43 | $1,301.31 | 17.6× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $841.95 | $1,646.01 | $2,753.90 | 3.3× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $74.57 | $496.43 | $1,314.55 | 17.6× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $74.57 | $496.43 | $1,007.55 | 13.5× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $74.57 | $496.43 | $1,006.65 | 13.5× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $74.57 | $496.43 | $988.96 | 13.3× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $788.95 | $2,627.28 | 208.5× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $4,081.01 | $4,353.07 | 48.4× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $2,668.80 | $3,627.56 | $4,081.01 | 1.5× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 22 | $12.35 | $669.43 | $775.02 | 62.8× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,004.23 | $2,004.23 | $2,970.66 | 1.5× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $2,169.00 | $3,854.28 | $5,434.95 | 2.5× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,264.80 | $3,718.25 | $4,262.38 | 1.3× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 18 | $12.35 | $547.75 | $1,301.31 | 105.4× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $2,947.39 | $2,947.39 | $2,947.39 | 1.0× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $2,947.39 | $2,947.39 | $2,947.39 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $3,627.56 | $4,081.01 | $4,262.38 | 1.2× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,267.23 | $2,267.23 | $2,267.23 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $98.46 | $263.46 | $424.58 | 4.3× |
| phcs | 9 | 13 | $75.00 | $2,254.50 | $3,483.00 | 46.4× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 13 | $60.00 | $1,531.20 | $2,322.00 | 38.7× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,475.44 | $3,753.90 | 38.7× |
| amps | 9 | 13 | $55.00 | $1,653.30 | $2,470.65 | 44.9× |
| CareSource | 9 | 13 | $33.00 | $991.98 | $1,548.00 | 46.9× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,475.44 | $3,753.90 | 38.7× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 13 | $46.00 | $1,382.76 | $2,147.56 | 46.7× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 12 | $74.00 | $1,960.10 | $3,344.88 | 45.2× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $1,067.52 | $2,018.70 | $2,939.30 | 2.8× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $1,971.58 | $3,215.63 | $3,402.98 | 1.7× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $2,735.52 | $4,461.62 | $4,721.56 | 1.7× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,264.80 | $3,446.18 | $3,627.56 | 1.1× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $3,718.25 | $3,854.28 | $4,262.38 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $355.28 | $355.97 | $392.91 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $338.36 | $339.02 | $374.20 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $3,672.90 | $4,081.01 | $4,081.01 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,720.67 | $2,720.67 | $2,720.67 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $374.25 | $808.12 | $1,607.03 | 4.3× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $98.46 | $263.46 | $418.80 | 4.3× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $3,819.90 | $3,925.25 | $4,030.60 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $5,721.00 | $5,721.00 | $356.43 | $924.94 | $5,434.95 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $900.55 | $4,171.69 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $676.72 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $678.04 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $678.04 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $678.04 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,801.00 | $1,900.50 | $51.50 | $790.60 | $3,686.97 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $720.98 | $4,307.73 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,801.00 | $2,280.60 | $338.36 | $704.32 | $3,686.97 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $3,615.00 | $678.53 | $144.46 | $603.32 | $2,305.28 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,870.00 | $1,935.00 | $374.20 | $564.78 | $3,753.90 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $4,008.99 | $2,806.30 | $335.04 | $2,381.34 | $3,888.72 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $4,522.00 | $2,261.00 | $351.34 | $2,308.48 | $4,160.24 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $5,441.00 | $2,720.50 | $788.95 | $2,287.94 | $5,168.95 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $5,758.00 | $2,879.00 | $1,140.08 | $1,905.90 | $5,182.20 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $5,457.00 | $2,728.50 | $345.71 | $1,686.00 | $4,911.30 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $3,336.00 | $1,668.00 | $628.50 | $1,482.52 | $3,082.46 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $1,448.76 | $4,307.73 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,801.00 | $1,900.50 | $51.50 | $1,430.85 | $3,686.97 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $1,380.52 | $4,353.07 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $2,965.00 | $1,779.00 | $59.40 | $1,323.84 | $2,876.05 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $1,201.63 | $4,307.73 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $1,201.63 | $4,307.73 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $1,195.28 | $4,081.01 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $1,020.00 | $4,307.73 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $4,534.45 | $2,267.23 | $73.83 | $1,020.00 | $4,307.73 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $4,608.32 | $1,843.33 | — | — | — |
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.