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CPT 71550 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
27
Min
$80.00
Median
$979.01
Max
$2,521.08
Range multiplier
31.5×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 273 | $52.50 | $1,242.40 | $4,116.91 | 78.4× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 155 | $12.60 | $1,111.07 | $2,826.91 | 224.4× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 147 | $12.60 | $408.34 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $474.53 | $535.76 | $551.07 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 140 | $38.70 | $1,355.43 | $4,032.03 | 104.2× |
| medcost | 25 | 99 | $71.00 | $2,026.64 | $4,335.89 | 61.1× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $65.90 | $234.50 | $4,063.84 | 61.7× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $479.72 | $1,003.58 | 79.6× |
| Multiplan | 25 | 47 | $75.00 | $3,786.76 | $4,290.72 | 57.2× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $61.34 | $491.14 | $1,023.45 | 16.7× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $60.14 | $474.97 | $1,033.84 | 17.2× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $60.14 | $479.72 | $993.64 | 16.5× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $575.82 | $1,513.04 | $2,873.35 | 5.0× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $60.74 | $479.72 | $1,013.51 | 16.7× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $60.74 | $479.72 | $1,003.58 | 16.5× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $60.74 | $479.72 | $1,002.67 | 16.5× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $60.74 | $479.72 | $985.06 | 16.2× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $542.63 | $1,555.34 | 123.4× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $4,064.90 | $4,335.89 | 48.2× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $1,680.70 | $3,613.24 | $4,064.90 | 2.4× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 22 | $12.35 | $462.82 | $655.13 | 53.0× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $1,996.32 | $1,996.32 | $3,144.98 | 1.6× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $1,752.00 | $3,839.07 | $4,387.10 | 2.5× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,251.92 | $3,703.57 | $4,245.56 | 1.3× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 18 | $12.35 | $451.51 | $655.13 | 53.0× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $2,935.76 | $2,935.76 | $2,935.76 | 1.0× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $2,935.76 | $2,935.76 | $2,935.76 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $3,613.24 | $4,064.90 | $4,245.56 | 1.2× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,258.28 | $2,258.28 | $2,258.28 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $80.76 | $283.56 | $360.50 | 4.5× |
| phcs | 9 | 13 | $75.00 | $1,905.00 | $2,943.90 | 39.3× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 13 | $60.00 | $1,293.60 | $1,962.60 | 32.7× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,091.32 | $3,172.87 | 32.7× |
| amps | 9 | 13 | $55.00 | $1,397.00 | $2,088.45 | 38.0× |
| CareSource | 9 | 13 | $33.00 | $838.20 | $1,308.40 | 39.6× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,091.32 | $3,172.87 | 32.7× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 13 | $46.00 | $1,168.40 | $1,815.34 | 39.5× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 12 | $74.00 | $1,656.12 | $2,827.44 | 38.2× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $720.30 | $1,025.92 | $3,098.30 | 4.3× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $1,418.99 | $1,530.69 | $1,702.08 | 1.2× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $1,968.82 | $2,123.80 | $2,409.30 | 1.2× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,251.92 | $3,432.58 | $3,613.24 | 1.1× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $3,703.57 | $3,839.07 | $4,245.56 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $242.98 | $243.45 | $268.72 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $231.41 | $231.86 | $255.92 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $3,658.41 | $4,064.90 | $4,064.90 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,709.93 | $2,709.93 | $2,709.93 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $255.96 | $673.56 | $1,297.20 | 5.1× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $80.76 | $281.60 | $360.50 | 4.5× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $1,680.70 | $1,727.25 | $1,773.80 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $2,534.00 | $1,267.00 | $501.73 | $979.01 | $2,280.60 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $963.00 | $4,290.72 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $551.07 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $891.57 | $4,155.23 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $551.07 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $551.07 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $551.07 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $2,401.00 | $1,200.50 | $233.99 | $782.73 | $2,160.90 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $4,618.00 | $4,618.00 | $243.77 | $708.91 | $4,387.10 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $698.71 | $4,290.72 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,213.00 | $1,606.50 | $51.50 | $668.30 | $3,116.61 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,213.00 | $1,927.80 | $231.41 | $595.36 | $3,116.61 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,271.00 | $1,635.50 | $255.92 | $551.07 | $3,172.87 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $2,920.00 | $548.08 | $159.53 | $480.34 | $2,573.54 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $4,244.24 | $2,970.97 | $226.77 | $2,521.08 | $4,116.91 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $1,412.33 | $4,290.72 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $2,677.00 | $1,338.50 | $237.80 | $1,366.61 | $2,462.84 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $1,212.69 | $4,335.89 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $2,880.00 | $1,440.00 | $417.60 | $1,211.04 | $4,563.00 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,213.00 | $1,606.50 | $51.50 | $1,209.04 | $3,116.61 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $1,190.57 | $4,290.72 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $1,190.57 | $4,290.72 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $1,184.24 | $4,064.90 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $2,590.00 | $1,295.00 | $487.96 | $1,151.00 | $2,393.16 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $2,505.00 | $1,503.00 | $59.40 | $1,118.43 | $2,429.85 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $4,516.55 | $2,258.28 | $60.14 | $1,001.18 | $4,290.72 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $5,892.13 | $2,356.85 | — | — | — |
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.