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MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NJ
Hospitals
13
Min
$259.71
Median
$387.57
Max
$488.43
Range multiplier
1.9×
By payer (38 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 12 | 79 | $264.17 | $826.23 | $3,257.14 | 12.3× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 12 | 65 | $104.97 | $312.92 | $812.48 | 7.7× |
| Aetna | 12 | 46 | $239.09 | $318.87 | $995.67 | 4.2× |
| Cigna | 12 | 29 | $251.26 | $414.00 | $511.74 | 2.0× |
| wellpoint | 11 | 21 | $57.00 | $264.17 | $1,626.78 | 28.5× |
| amerihealth | 11 | 19 | $617.95 | $664.30 | $736.25 | 1.2× |
| fidelis care | 8 | 16 | $264.17 | $320.85 | $802.25 | 3.0× |
| qualcare inc | 8 | 15 | $2,010.00 | $3,317.00 | $3,493.00 | 1.7× |
| Humana | 12 | 12 | $246.43 | $269.37 | $284.66 | 1.2× |
| clover health | 11 | 11 | $264.17 | $268.44 | $284.66 | 1.1× |
| WellCare | 11 | 11 | $268.44 | $525.70 | $566.47 | 2.1× |
| First Health | 8 | 8 | $1,712.40 | $1,712.40 | $1,712.40 | 1.0× |
| Emblem Health | 8 | 8 | $462.30 | $465.26 | $542.38 | 1.2× |
| Medicare | 4 | 6 | $241.59 | $257.43 | $269.88 | 1.1× |
| Ambetter | 4 | 4 | $350.31 | $551.78 | $553.25 | 1.6× |
| wellpoint full dual advantage | 3 | 3 | $268.44 | $269.88 | $269.88 | 1.0× |
| braven health | 3 | 3 | $268.44 | $269.88 | $269.88 | 1.0× |
| fidelis care of nj | 3 | 3 | $239.09 | $239.09 | $252.74 | 1.1× |
| healthspring | 3 | 3 | $276.50 | $277.98 | $277.98 | 1.0× |
| horizon nj health | 3 | 3 | $990.00 | $990.00 | $990.00 | 1.0× |
| horizon nj total care | 3 | 3 | $268.44 | $269.88 | $269.88 | 1.0× |
| jefferson health plan | 3 | 3 | $287.24 | $288.77 | $288.77 | 1.0× |
| oxford health plans | 3 | 3 | $812.48 | $812.48 | $812.48 | 1.0× |
| pa health_wellness chc | 1 | 2 | $243.36 | $288.18 | $333.00 | 1.4× |
| jeff nj amerihealth_ibc | 1 | 2 | $1,469.56 | $1,609.44 | $1,749.33 | 1.2× |
| naphcare | 1 | 1 | $386.55 | $386.55 | $386.55 | 1.0× |
| optum va ccn | 1 | 1 | $241.59 | $241.59 | $241.59 | 1.0× |
| allwell pa health_wellness ma | 1 | 1 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.75 | 1.0× |
| point of comfort refugee resettlement | 1 | 1 | $241.59 | $241.59 | $241.59 | 1.0× |
| devoted health participation | 1 | 1 | $253.67 | $253.67 | $253.67 | 1.0× |
| ibc main line health | 1 | 1 | $301.99 | $301.99 | $301.99 | 1.0× |
| st agnes | 1 | 1 | $241.59 | $241.59 | $241.59 | 1.0× |
| ibc employee benefit | 1 | 1 | $301.99 | $301.99 | $301.99 | 1.0× |
| va_champus_tricare | 1 | 1 | $241.59 | $241.59 | $241.59 | 1.0× |
| horizon nj health nj | 1 | 1 | $742.50 | $742.50 | $742.50 | 1.0× |
| inspira life | 1 | 1 | $241.59 | $241.59 | $241.59 | 1.0× |
| provider partners health plan | 1 | 1 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 | 1.0× |
| innovage | 1 | 1 | $241.59 | $241.59 | $241.59 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $593.06 | $131.96 | $488.43 | $3,317.00 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $594.48 | $57.00 | $487.84 | $3,317.00 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Brance | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $624.45 | $57.00 | $468.21 | $3,317.00 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $604.76 | $57.00 | $456.21 | $3,317.00 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Univ Hosp @ Som | Somerville | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $482.32 | $107.97 | $414.00 | $2,917.00 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $591.91 | $57.00 | $387.57 | $2,611.12 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Hospital @ Hami | Hamilton | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $467.77 | $264.17 | $380.15 | $3,493.00 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospi | New Brunswick | NJ | 13 | $2,854.00 | $467.77 | $264.17 | $380.15 | $3,493.00 |
| Inspira Medical Center Elmer | Elmer | NJ | 19 | $1,249.97 | $1,249.97 | $227.47 | $283.37 | $990.00 |
| Inspira Medical Center Vineland | Vineland | NJ | 19 | $1,249.97 | $1,249.97 | $215.18 | $281.87 | $990.00 |
| Inspira Medical Center Woodbury Inc | Woodbury | NJ | 19 | $1,249.97 | $1,249.97 | $215.18 | $280.68 | $990.00 |
| Kennedy University Hospital | Cherry Hill | NJ | 22 | $3,468.00 | $308.71 | $237.75 | $259.71 | $3,257.14 |
| West Jersey Health System | Voorhees | NJ | 0 | $8,601.00 | $860.10 | — | — | — |
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.