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MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$80.00
Median
$882.16
Max
$2,475.81
Range multiplier
30.9×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 291 | $52.50 | $1,109.46 | $3,680.86 | 70.1× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 166 | $12.60 | $1,165.22 | $2,694.41 | 213.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 165 | $12.60 | $372.86 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $399.05 | $450.54 | $463.41 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 139 | $38.70 | $1,446.30 | $3,604.97 | 93.2× |
| medcost | 25 | 117 | $71.00 | $1,896.32 | $3,865.10 | 54.4× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $66.86 | $231.47 | $4,642.00 | 69.4× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $411.31 | $894.61 | 71.0× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 48 | $75.00 | $3,472.52 | $4,325.50 | 57.7× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $62.43 | $465.22 | $912.33 | 14.6× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 36 | $229.54 | $1,332.86 | $2,569.01 | 11.2× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $61.21 | $411.31 | $885.75 | 14.5× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $61.21 | $407.24 | $921.59 | 15.1× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $61.82 | $411.31 | $903.47 | 14.6× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $61.82 | $411.31 | $894.61 | 14.5× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $61.82 | $411.31 | $893.81 | 14.5× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $61.82 | $411.31 | $878.10 | 14.2× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $611.56 | $2,128.78 | 169.0× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $3,623.54 | $3,865.10 | 42.9× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $1,894.20 | $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 | $2,811.87 | 1.6× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $1,712.40 | $3,422.23 | $5,011.25 | 2.9× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $2,898.83 | $3,301.44 | $3,784.58 | 1.3× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $2,380.59 | $2,617.00 | $2,617.00 | 1.1× |
| 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 | $514.48 | $712.62 | 57.7× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $81.94 | $180.42 | $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 | $811.80 | $1,155.86 | $2,770.13 | 3.4× |
| 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 | $1,599.25 | $1,724.54 | $2,165.42 | 1.4× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $2,218.92 | $2,392.76 | $3,297.60 | 1.5× |
| 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 | $1,481.75 | 5.8× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $81.94 | $180.42 | $283.46 | 3.5× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $2,164.80 | $2,224.40 | $2,284.00 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $990.43 | $3,824.84 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $990.43 | $3,824.84 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $961.85 | $3,623.54 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $463.41 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $2,706.00 | $1,353.00 | $233.99 | $882.16 | $2,435.40 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $5,275.00 | $5,275.00 | $243.77 | $809.77 | $5,011.25 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $463.72 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $463.72 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $463.72 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $463.72 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,922.00 | $2,353.20 | $231.41 | $726.74 | $3,804.34 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,993.00 | $1,996.50 | $255.92 | $573.39 | $3,873.21 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $541.12 | $3,824.84 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $518.57 | $3,824.84 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $474.08 | $3,824.84 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $2,854.00 | $535.69 | $101.97 | $436.00 | $1,819.99 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $427.78 | $3,704.06 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $3,174.12 | $3,174.12 | $2,221.88 | $2,475.81 | $3,015.41 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $3,794.70 | $2,656.29 | $226.77 | $2,254.06 | $3,680.86 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $3,664.00 | $1,832.00 | $237.80 | $1,870.48 | $3,370.88 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,922.00 | $1,961.00 | $51.50 | $1,476.07 | $3,804.34 |
| 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 | $3,217.00 | $1,608.50 | $466.47 | $1,352.75 | $4,563.00 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $2,918.00 | $1,459.00 | $549.75 | $1,296.76 | $2,696.23 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $2,855.00 | $1,427.50 | $565.29 | $1,103.03 | $2,569.50 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $1,043.47 | $3,824.84 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $4,026.15 | $2,013.08 | $61.21 | $1,020.00 | $3,865.10 |
| 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.