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CT lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72131 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$90.00
Median
$601.91
Max
$3,413.40
Range multiplier
37.9×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 255 | $45.53 | $1,020.00 | $2,707.29 | 59.5× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $219.54 | $247.87 | $254.95 | 1.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 141 | $24.18 | $222.39 | $4,079.00 | 168.7× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 140 | $24.18 | $847.80 | $1,901.61 | 78.6× |
| Cigna | 26 | 137 | $38.70 | $1,023.10 | $2,406.48 | 62.2× |
| medcost | 25 | 93 | $85.00 | $1,642.50 | $2,887.78 | 34.0× |
| Humana | 25 | 69 | $44.87 | $103.16 | $3,450.48 | 76.9× |
| WellCare | 26 | 47 | $24.18 | $282.46 | $1,088.37 | 45.0× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 45 | $90.00 | $2,292.30 | $3,500.93 | 38.9× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $49.03 | $286.52 | $681.64 | 13.9× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $48.07 | $222.39 | $661.78 | 13.8× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $252.32 | $983.95 | $1,505.64 | 6.0× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $48.07 | $220.19 | $688.55 | 14.3× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $48.55 | $222.39 | $675.02 | 13.9× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $48.55 | $222.39 | $668.40 | 13.8× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $48.55 | $222.39 | $667.80 | 13.8× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $48.55 | $222.39 | $656.07 | 13.5× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $863.80 | $2,406.48 | $2,707.29 | 3.1× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 24 | $24.18 | $370.78 | $1,088.37 | 45.0× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $1,329.58 | $1,329.58 | $1,738.68 | 1.3× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 22 | $90.00 | $2,707.29 | $2,887.78 | 32.1× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $1,255.80 | $2,556.89 | $3,724.95 | 3.0× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $2,112.79 | $2,466.64 | $2,827.61 | 1.3× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 19 | $23.71 | $224.28 | $1,067.06 | 45.0× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $1,955.27 | $1,955.27 | $3,282.12 | 1.7× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $1,955.27 | $1,955.27 | $1,955.27 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $2,406.48 | $2,707.29 | $2,827.61 | 1.2× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $1,504.05 | $1,504.05 | $1,504.05 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $54.99 | $110.72 | $149.99 | 2.7× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 15 | $23.71 | $358.61 | $1,067.06 | 45.0× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $370.20 | $582.99 | $1,623.51 | 4.4× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $729.29 | $787.21 | $1,142.40 | 1.6× |
| amps | 9 | 10 | $65.00 | $1,522.40 | $1,799.20 | 27.7× |
| phcs | 9 | 10 | $90.00 | $2,076.00 | $2,491.20 | 27.7× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 10 | $60.00 | $1,660.80 | $1,660.80 | 27.7× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $2,165.83 | $2,286.16 | $2,406.48 | 1.1× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $1,011.88 | $1,092.24 | $1,585.06 | 1.6× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 10 | $97.00 | $2,684.96 | $2,684.96 | 27.7× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 10 | $56.50 | $1,273.28 | $1,563.92 | 27.7× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $2,466.64 | $2,556.89 | $2,827.61 | 1.1× |
| CareSource | 9 | 10 | $40.00 | $913.44 | $1,107.20 | 27.7× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 10 | $97.00 | $2,684.96 | $2,684.96 | 27.7× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 9 | $88.00 | $2,048.32 | $2,435.84 | 27.7× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $101.39 | $101.59 | $112.14 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $106.46 | $106.67 | $117.75 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $2,436.56 | $2,707.29 | $2,707.29 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $1,804.86 | $1,804.86 | $1,804.86 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $112.15 | $355.29 | $1,101.41 | 9.8× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $54.99 | $109.85 | $149.99 | 2.7× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $987.20 | $1,014.40 | $1,041.60 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $990.55 | $2,857.70 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $911.45 | $2,887.78 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $254.95 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $899.40 | $2,857.70 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $899.40 | $2,857.70 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $873.85 | $2,707.29 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $829.79 | $2,857.70 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $1,933.00 | $966.50 | $280.29 | $812.83 | $4,079.00 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $1,505.00 | $752.50 | $104.61 | $768.31 | $1,384.60 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $725.71 | $2,857.70 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $3,921.00 | $3,921.00 | $106.81 | $601.91 | $3,724.95 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $1,332.00 | $666.00 | $250.95 | $593.21 | $1,230.77 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $2,768.00 | $1,384.00 | $51.50 | $575.74 | $2,684.96 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $533.64 | $2,767.45 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $2,768.00 | $1,660.80 | $101.39 | $512.91 | $2,684.96 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $1,302.00 | $651.00 | $257.80 | $470.02 | $1,178.00 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $3,008.10 | $1,504.05 | $43.99 | $413.61 | $2,857.70 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $1,234.00 | $617.00 | $102.94 | $402.28 | $1,178.00 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $1,976.00 | $1,185.60 | $59.40 | $374.25 | $1,916.72 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | $2,768.00 | $1,384.00 | $51.50 | $367.31 | $2,684.96 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $2,547.00 | $1,273.50 | $112.14 | $365.74 | $2,470.59 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | $2,768.00 | $1,384.00 | $51.50 | $348.76 | $2,684.96 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $4,376.16 | $4,376.16 | $3,063.31 | $3,413.40 | $4,157.35 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $2,093.00 | $392.85 | $68.62 | $281.00 | $1,334.70 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $2,223.99 | $1,556.80 | $99.76 | $1,321.05 | $2,157.27 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $2,768.00 | $1,384.00 | $51.50 | $1,067.06 | $2,684.96 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $2,768.00 | $1,384.00 | $51.50 | $1,042.44 | $2,684.96 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $1,582.82 | $633.13 | — | — | — |
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.