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CPT 70553 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,394.39
Max
$10,959
Range multiplier
137.0×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 261 | $52.50 | $1,827.04 | $4,786.25 | 91.2× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 145 | $12.60 | $1,669.34 | $3,601.16 | 285.8× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $628.23 | $709.30 | $729.56 | 1.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 143 | $12.60 | $640.36 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| Cigna | 26 | 136 | $38.70 | $1,643.80 | $4,485.72 | 115.9× |
| medcost | 25 | 95 | $71.00 | $2,980.57 | $5,105.33 | 71.9× |
| Humana | 25 | 70 | $72.00 | $339.02 | $6,079.92 | 84.4× |
| WellCare | 26 | 48 | $12.60 | $660.83 | $1,181.67 | 93.8× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 46 | $75.00 | $4,699.83 | $11,240 | 149.9× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $99.59 | $667.38 | $1,205.07 | 12.1× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $97.64 | $660.83 | $1,169.97 | 12.0× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $97.64 | $654.29 | $1,217.30 | 12.5× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $841.95 | $1,793.78 | $3,196.67 | 3.8× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $98.62 | $660.83 | $1,193.37 | 12.1× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $98.62 | $660.83 | $1,181.67 | 12.0× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $98.62 | $660.83 | $1,180.61 | 12.0× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $98.62 | $660.83 | $1,159.87 | 11.8× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 25 | $12.60 | $933.17 | $2,793.45 | 221.7× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $3,182.20 | $4,254.44 | $4,786.25 | 1.5× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 23 | $90.00 | $4,786.25 | $5,105.33 | 56.7× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,350.58 | $2,350.58 | $3,498.86 | 1.5× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $3,022.80 | $4,520.34 | $6,563.55 | 2.2× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 20 | $12.35 | $678.04 | $1,026.84 | 83.1× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,829.00 | $4,360.80 | $4,998.97 | 1.3× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $3,456.73 | $3,456.73 | $10,537 | 3.0× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $3,456.73 | $3,456.73 | $3,456.73 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $4,254.44 | $4,786.25 | $4,998.97 | 1.2× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,659.03 | $2,659.03 | $2,659.03 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $126.79 | $305.32 | $424.58 | 3.3× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 16 | $12.35 | $759.04 | $1,084.12 | 87.8× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $1,363.80 | $1,942.56 | $3,446.92 | 2.5× |
| phcs | 9 | 11 | $75.00 | $3,042.90 | $4,613.40 | 61.5× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 11 | $60.00 | $2,356.80 | $3,075.60 | 51.3× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 11 | $97.00 | $3,810.16 | $4,972.22 | 51.3× |
| CareSource | 9 | 11 | $33.00 | $1,352.40 | $2,050.40 | 62.1× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 11 | $46.00 | $1,910.26 | $2,845.34 | 61.9× |
| amps | 9 | 11 | $55.00 | $2,197.65 | $3,273.40 | 59.5× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 11 | $97.00 | $3,810.16 | $4,972.22 | 51.3× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $4,360.80 | $4,520.34 | $4,998.97 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $2,686.69 | $2,841.53 | $3,214.45 | 1.2× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $3,727.72 | $4,022.10 | $4,459.98 | 1.2× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 10 | $74.00 | $2,960.98 | $4,431.68 | 59.9× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,829.00 | $4,041.72 | $4,254.44 | 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 | $4,307.62 | $4,786.25 | $4,786.25 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $3,190.83 | $3,190.83 | $3,190.83 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $374.25 | $1,391.31 | $1,940.74 | 5.2× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $3,636.80 | $3,737.20 | $3,837.60 | 1.1× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $126.79 | $305.32 | $418.80 | 3.3× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $963.00 | $5,052.15 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $5,036.00 | $3,021.60 | $338.36 | $933.17 | $4,884.92 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $906.00 | $4,892.61 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $729.56 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $822.70 | $5,052.15 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $729.56 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $729.56 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $729.56 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $5,038.00 | $945.63 | $169.89 | $756.70 | $3,212.73 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $5,126.00 | $2,563.00 | $374.20 | $736.09 | $4,972.22 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $4,721.81 | $3,305.27 | $335.04 | $2,804.76 | $4,580.16 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $4,808.00 | $2,404.00 | $351.34 | $2,454.49 | $4,423.36 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $5,439.00 | $2,719.50 | $788.66 | $2,287.10 | $5,167.05 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $4,905.00 | $2,452.50 | $924.10 | $2,179.79 | $4,532.22 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $3,928.00 | $2,356.80 | $59.40 | $2,008.31 | $3,810.16 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $5,036.00 | $2,518.00 | $51.50 | $1,895.43 | $4,884.92 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $4,797.00 | $2,398.50 | $949.81 | $1,706.46 | $4,317.30 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $1,662.96 | $5,052.15 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $4,546.00 | $2,273.00 | $345.71 | $1,482.00 | $4,091.40 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $1,427.90 | $5,105.33 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $1,401.84 | $5,052.15 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $1,401.84 | $5,052.15 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $1,394.39 | $4,786.25 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $14,050 | $14,050 | $9,834.80 | $10,959 | $13,347 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $5,318.05 | $2,659.03 | $97.64 | $1,088.34 | $5,052.15 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $6,909.00 | $6,909.00 | $356.43 | $1,060.60 | $6,563.55 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $5,036.00 | $2,518.00 | $51.50 | $1,047.48 | $4,884.92 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $5,819.33 | $2,327.73 | — | — | — |
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.