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CPT 71551 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
24
Min
$80.00
Median
$939.28
Max
$1,809.59
Range multiplier
22.6×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 22 | 210 | $52.50 | $1,468.94 | $4,363.20 | 83.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $532.58 | $601.30 | $618.48 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 22 | 124 | $38.70 | $1,395.23 | $3,878.40 | 100.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 22 | 124 | $12.60 | $690.51 | $3,766.90 | 299.0× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 22 | 116 | $12.60 | $1,265.33 | $3,613.15 | 286.8× |
| Humana | 22 | 61 | $72.00 | $350.04 | $5,441.92 | 75.6× |
| medcost | 20 | 59 | $71.00 | $2,705.18 | $4,654.08 | 65.6× |
| WellCare | 22 | 42 | $12.60 | $538.32 | $1,718.25 | 136.4× |
| alliance | 10 | 37 | $72.62 | $543.65 | $1,098.56 | 15.1× |
| Multiplan | 20 | 34 | $75.00 | $4,460.16 | $5,070.88 | 67.6× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $71.91 | $538.32 | $1,076.26 | 15.0× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $71.91 | $538.32 | $1,057.35 | 14.7× |
| trillium | 10 | 28 | $71.20 | $532.99 | $1,109.71 | 15.6× |
| healthy blue | 10 | 28 | $71.91 | $538.32 | $1,077.23 | 15.0× |
| partners | 10 | 28 | $71.20 | $538.32 | $1,066.56 | 15.0× |
| Ambetter | 11 | 27 | $1,408.34 | $1,759.82 | $2,062.44 | 1.5× |
| vaya | 9 | 27 | $71.91 | $538.32 | $1,087.89 | 15.1× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,019.79 | $2,142.82 | $2,802.14 | 1.4× |
| beechstreet | 11 | 21 | $90.00 | $4,363.20 | $4,654.08 | 51.7× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $2,284.80 | $4,120.80 | $5,874.80 | 2.6× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $2,894.12 | $3,975.36 | $4,557.12 | 1.6× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 19 | $12.35 | $686.93 | $1,681.66 | 136.2× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $3,151.20 | $3,151.20 | $3,151.20 | 1.0× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $3,151.20 | $3,151.20 | $3,151.20 | 1.0× |
| healthgram | 9 | 18 | $2,894.12 | $3,878.40 | $4,363.20 | 1.5× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $3,878.40 | $4,363.20 | $4,557.12 | 1.2× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,424.00 | $2,424.00 | $2,424.00 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $95.31 | $381.32 | $939.28 | 9.9× |
| amerihealth | 11 | 13 | $12.60 | $497.55 | $1,037.77 | 82.4× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 10 | $46.00 | $1,380.86 | $1,903.48 | 41.4× |
| amps | 9 | 10 | $55.00 | $1,588.60 | $2,189.85 | 39.8× |
| CareSource | 9 | 10 | $33.00 | $977.60 | $1,371.60 | 41.6× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,490.56 | $3,684.48 | $3,878.40 | 1.1× |
| carolina complete | 9 | 10 | $12.35 | $451.33 | $686.93 | 55.6× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 10 | $97.00 | $2,370.68 | $3,326.13 | 34.3× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $3,975.36 | $4,120.80 | $4,557.12 | 1.1× |
| phcs | 9 | 10 | $75.00 | $2,199.60 | $3,086.10 | 41.1× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 10 | $60.00 | $1,466.40 | $2,057.40 | 34.3× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 10 | $97.00 | $2,370.68 | $3,326.13 | 34.3× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $760.29 | $761.78 | $840.83 | 1.1× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 9 | $74.00 | $1,989.68 | $2,964.72 | 40.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $798.30 | $799.87 | $882.87 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $3,926.88 | $4,363.20 | $4,363.20 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,908.80 | $2,908.80 | $2,908.80 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $782.33 | $988.01 | $1,737.09 | 2.2× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $95.31 | $381.32 | $926.48 | 9.7× |
| healthteam | 3 | 3 | $764.79 | $777.24 | $840.95 | 1.1× |
| liberty | 2 | 2 | $756.01 | $817.76 | $879.51 | 1.2× |
| devoted health | 2 | 2 | $770.83 | $805.89 | $840.95 | 1.1× |
| oscar | 1 | 2 | $1,980.19 | $2,102.05 | $2,223.90 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $3,808.00 | $714.76 | $200.48 | $992.61 | $3,613.15 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $973.24 | $4,605.60 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $939.28 | $4,460.16 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $1,520.58 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,429.00 | $1,714.50 | $482.80 | $866.05 | $3,326.13 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $1,523.56 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $1,523.56 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $1,523.56 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $791.68 | $4,605.60 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,369.00 | $2,021.40 | $532.58 | $783.10 | $3,267.93 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,369.00 | $1,684.50 | $51.50 | $780.82 | $3,267.93 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,369.00 | $1,684.50 | $51.50 | $780.82 | $3,267.93 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 1 | — | — | $777.24 | $777.24 | $777.24 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 11 | — | — | $764.79 | $764.79 | $879.51 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $3,046.44 | $2,132.51 | $680.27 | $1,809.59 | $2,955.05 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $1,515.97 | $4,605.60 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $6,184.00 | $6,184.00 | $800.90 | $1,445.63 | $5,874.80 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $2,627.00 | $1,576.20 | $59.40 | $1,356.60 | $2,548.19 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $1,301.69 | $4,654.08 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $1,277.94 | $4,605.60 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $1,277.94 | $4,605.60 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $1,271.15 | $4,363.20 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $4,848.00 | $2,424.00 | $71.20 | $1,037.22 | $4,605.60 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $7,112.48 | $2,844.99 | — | — | — |
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.