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MRI thoracic spine without contrast
CPT 72146 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$80.00
Median
$919.03
Max
$2,260.16
Range multiplier
28.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 282 | $52.50 | $1,184.05 | $3,623.54 | 69.0× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 166 | $12.60 | $1,146.99 | $2,694.41 | 213.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 147 | $12.60 | $372.86 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $405.34 | $457.65 | $470.72 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 139 | $38.70 | $1,446.30 | $3,261.83 | 84.3× |
| medcost | 25 | 99 | $71.00 | $2,089.57 | $3,865.10 | 54.4× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $66.86 | $231.47 | $4,655.20 | 69.6× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $416.68 | $894.61 | 71.0× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 48 | $75.00 | $3,175.99 | $4,337.80 | 57.8× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $67.56 | $464.68 | $912.33 | 13.5× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 36 | $228.96 | $1,301.65 | $2,324.48 | 10.2× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $66.24 | $416.68 | $885.75 | 13.4× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $66.24 | $412.55 | $921.59 | 13.9× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $66.90 | $416.68 | $903.47 | 13.5× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $66.90 | $416.68 | $894.61 | 13.4× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $66.90 | $416.68 | $893.81 | 13.4× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $66.90 | $416.68 | $878.10 | 13.1× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $579.37 | $1,594.26 | 126.5× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $3,623.54 | $3,865.10 | 42.9× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $1,864.80 | $3,220.92 | $3,623.54 | 1.9× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 22 | $12.35 | $463.72 | $712.62 | 57.7× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $1,779.56 | $1,779.56 | $2,544.22 | 1.4× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $1,797.60 | $3,422.23 | $5,025.50 | 2.8× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $2,898.83 | $3,301.44 | $3,784.58 | 1.3× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $2,173.23 | $2,617.00 | $2,617.00 | 1.2× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $2,617.00 | $2,617.00 | $2,617.00 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $3,220.92 | $3,623.54 | $3,784.58 | 1.2× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 18 | $12.35 | $501.08 | $712.62 | 57.7× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $81.94 | $180.05 | $287.37 | 3.5× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,013.08 | $2,013.08 | $2,013.08 | 1.0× |
| phcs | 9 | 13 | $75.00 | $1,789.20 | $3,593.70 | 47.9× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 13 | $46.00 | $1,123.22 | $2,215.93 | 48.2× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $1,928.36 | $3,873.21 | 39.9× |
| CareSource | 9 | 13 | $33.00 | $795.20 | $1,597.20 | 48.4× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 13 | $60.00 | $1,192.80 | $2,395.80 | 39.9× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $1,928.36 | $3,873.21 | 39.9× |
| amps | 9 | 13 | $55.00 | $1,292.20 | $2,549.30 | 46.4× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $799.20 | $1,138.04 | $2,506.46 | 3.1× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 12 | $74.00 | $1,628.00 | $3,451.36 | 46.6× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $3,301.44 | $3,422.23 | $3,784.58 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $1,574.42 | $1,661.30 | $1,881.15 | 1.2× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $2,184.48 | $2,355.86 | $2,610.06 | 1.2× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $2,898.83 | $3,059.88 | $3,220.92 | 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 | $3,261.18 | $3,623.54 | $3,623.54 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,415.69 | $2,415.69 | $2,415.69 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $255.96 | $751.78 | $1,485.96 | 5.8× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $81.94 | $180.05 | $283.46 | 3.5× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $2,131.20 | $2,190.00 | $2,248.80 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $919.03 | $3,824.84 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $906.00 | $3,824.84 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $470.72 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $2,664.00 | $1,332.00 | $233.99 | $868.46 | $2,397.60 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $5,290.00 | $5,290.00 | $243.77 | $812.07 | $5,025.50 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $470.72 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $470.72 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $470.72 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $470.72 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $794.76 | $3,704.06 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,922.00 | $2,353.20 | $231.41 | $726.74 | $3,804.34 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $622.85 | $3,824.84 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,993.00 | $1,996.50 | $255.92 | $573.39 | $3,873.21 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $2,996.00 | $562.34 | $101.44 | $449.99 | $1,910.54 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $2,897.64 | $2,897.64 | $2,028.35 | $2,260.16 | $2,752.76 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $3,433.50 | $2,403.45 | $226.77 | $2,039.50 | $3,330.50 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,922.00 | $1,961.00 | $51.50 | $1,476.07 | $3,804.34 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $2,744.00 | $1,372.00 | $237.80 | $1,400.82 | $2,524.48 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $3,059.00 | $1,835.40 | $59.40 | $1,365.75 | $2,967.23 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $3,183.00 | $1,591.50 | $461.54 | $1,338.45 | $4,563.00 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $2,873.00 | $1,436.50 | $541.27 | $1,276.76 | $2,654.65 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $1,231.60 | $3,824.84 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $1,150.47 | $3,865.10 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $2,811.00 | $1,405.50 | $556.58 | $1,086.03 | $2,529.90 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $1,061.30 | $3,824.84 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $1,061.30 | $3,824.84 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $65.55 | $1,055.66 | $3,623.54 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $3,799.60 | $1,519.84 | — | — | — |
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.