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CPT 71552 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
27
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,153.94
Max
$2,091.74
Range multiplier
26.1×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 25 | 253 | $52.50 | $1,607.55 | $4,774.91 | 91.0× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 25 | 148 | $12.60 | $1,596.92 | $3,320.68 | 263.5× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $720.07 | $812.98 | $836.21 | 1.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 25 | 138 | $12.60 | $590.21 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| Cigna | 25 | 134 | $38.70 | $1,643.80 | $4,244.36 | 109.7× |
| medcost | 24 | 89 | $71.00 | $2,960.44 | $5,093.23 | 71.7× |
| Humana | 25 | 70 | $72.00 | $346.46 | $5,575.68 | 77.4× |
| WellCare | 25 | 47 | $12.60 | $695.58 | $1,178.87 | 93.6× |
| Multiplan | 24 | 43 | $75.00 | $4,273.20 | $5,195.52 | 69.3× |
| alliance | 14 | 41 | $95.93 | $745.57 | $1,202.21 | 12.5× |
| trillium | 14 | 32 | $94.05 | $730.95 | $1,214.42 | 12.9× |
| partners | 14 | 32 | $94.05 | $730.95 | $1,167.20 | 12.4× |
| vaya | 13 | 31 | $94.99 | $738.26 | $1,190.54 | 12.5× |
| Ambetter | 15 | 31 | $841.95 | $1,777.33 | $2,384.01 | 2.8× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $94.99 | $723.27 | $1,178.87 | 12.4× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $94.99 | $738.26 | $1,177.81 | 12.4× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $94.99 | $716.64 | $1,157.12 | 12.2× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $3,109.40 | $4,244.36 | $4,774.91 | 1.5× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 23 | $90.00 | $4,774.91 | $5,093.23 | 56.6× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,334.71 | $2,345.01 | $3,066.55 | 1.3× |
| amerihealth | 15 | 22 | $12.60 | $824.01 | $1,541.20 | 122.3× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $2,835.60 | $4,509.63 | $6,019.20 | 2.1× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 20 | $12.35 | $676.72 | $925.70 | 75.0× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,345.37 | $4,350.47 | $4,987.12 | 1.5× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $4,244.36 | $4,774.91 | $4,987.12 | 1.2× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $3,448.54 | $3,448.54 | $3,448.54 | 1.0× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $3,448.54 | $3,448.54 | $3,448.54 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $125.20 | $418.76 | $538.13 | 4.3× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,652.73 | $2,652.73 | $2,652.73 | 1.0× |
| carolina complete | 13 | 15 | $12.35 | $657.56 | $1,059.26 | 85.8× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 11 | $46.00 | $1,721.55 | $2,565.10 | 55.8× |
| amps | 9 | 11 | $55.00 | $1,980.55 | $2,951.00 | 53.7× |
| CareSource | 9 | 11 | $33.00 | $1,218.80 | $1,848.80 | 56.0× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 11 | $97.00 | $3,434.77 | $4,483.34 | 46.2× |
| phcs | 9 | 11 | $75.00 | $2,742.30 | $4,159.80 | 55.5× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 11 | $60.00 | $2,124.60 | $2,773.20 | 46.2× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 11 | $97.00 | $3,434.77 | $4,483.34 | 46.2× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,819.92 | $4,032.14 | $4,244.36 | 1.1× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 10 | $74.00 | $2,668.98 | $3,995.20 | 54.0× |
| oscar | 5 | 10 | $1,332.60 | $1,643.22 | $2,570.65 | 1.9× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $4,350.47 | $4,509.63 | $4,987.12 | 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 | $4,297.41 | $4,774.91 | $4,774.91 | 1.1× |
| private healthcare systems | 4 | 8 | $3,642.44 | $3,834.32 | $3,893.36 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 4 | 8 | $2,625.22 | $2,763.52 | $2,806.07 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $3,183.27 | $3,183.27 | $3,183.27 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $374.25 | $1,759.61 | $1,892.05 | 5.1× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $3,553.60 | $3,651.60 | $3,749.60 | 1.1× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $3,109.40 | $3,195.15 | $3,280.90 | 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 | $6,336.00 | $6,336.00 | $356.43 | $972.64 | $6,019.20 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $963.00 | $4,881.01 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $4,540.00 | $2,270.00 | $51.50 | $944.32 | $4,403.80 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $836.21 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $843.57 | $5,040.18 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $4,540.00 | $2,724.00 | $338.36 | $841.26 | $4,403.80 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $4,622.00 | $2,311.00 | $374.20 | $836.21 | $4,483.34 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $836.21 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $836.21 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $836.21 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $4,726.00 | $887.07 | $249.57 | $776.70 | $3,798.62 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 1 | — | — | $351.34 | $351.34 | $351.34 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $3,521.44 | $2,465.01 | $335.04 | $2,091.74 | $3,415.80 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $4,665.00 | $2,332.50 | $878.89 | $2,073.13 | $4,310.46 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $4,748.00 | $2,374.00 | $688.46 | $1,996.54 | $4,563.00 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $3,541.00 | $2,124.60 | $59.40 | $1,809.91 | $3,434.77 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $4,540.00 | $2,270.00 | $51.50 | $1,708.84 | $4,403.80 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $1,695.09 | $5,040.18 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $4,687.00 | $2,343.50 | $928.03 | $1,686.66 | $4,218.30 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $1,615.25 | $5,093.23 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $4,442.00 | $2,221.00 | $345.71 | $1,448.09 | $3,997.80 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $1,426.12 | $4,774.91 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $1,405.94 | $5,040.18 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $1,405.94 | $5,040.18 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $1,153.94 | $5,040.18 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $5,305.45 | $2,652.73 | $94.05 | $1,020.00 | $5,040.18 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $7,790.75 | $3,116.30 | — | — | — |
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.