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MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast
CPT 72149 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in AR
Hospitals
6
Min
$296.34
Median
$5,954.89
Max
$6,029.44
Range multiplier
20.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 3 | 101 | $97.90 | $296.34 | $2,788.56 | 28.5× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 4 | 24 | $101.50 | $498.68 | $6,029.44 | 59.4× |
| univera | 1 | 18 | $69.35 | $188.88 | $327.10 | 4.7× |
| amerihealth | 1 | 10 | $73.50 | $443.74 | $559.35 | 7.6× |
| Cigna | 4 | 9 | $134.86 | $2,029.45 | $6,029.44 | 44.7× |
| Aetna | 4 | 8 | $439.52 | $4,176.62 | $6,029.44 | 13.7× |
| geisinger | 1 | 6 | $101.50 | $430.40 | $542.40 | 5.3× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 6 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| arkansas firstsource | 1 | 3 | $366.59 | $2,597.40 | $2,788.56 | 7.6× |
| Medicaid | 3 | 3 | $495.00 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 12.2× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 3 | $366.59 | $2,597.40 | $2,788.56 | 7.6× |
| blue advantage | 1 | 3 | $366.59 | $2,597.40 | $2,788.56 | 7.6× |
| blue card | 1 | 3 | $366.59 | $2,597.40 | $2,788.56 | 7.6× |
| pennsylvania health and wellness | 1 | 3 | $92.40 | $403.50 | $508.50 | 5.5× |
| health advantage | 1 | 3 | $366.59 | $2,597.40 | $2,788.56 | 7.6× |
| Multiplan | 3 | 3 | $5,125.02 | $5,125.02 | $6,351.88 | 1.2× |
| Humana | 3 | 3 | $447.97 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 13.5× |
| abcbs | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| amco | 1 | 2 | $2,886.00 | $2,992.20 | $3,098.40 | 1.1× |
| american health plan | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| arkansas total care (passe) | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| arkansas totalcare | 1 | 2 | $495.00 | $809.33 | $1,123.65 | 2.3× |
| care source (passe) | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| devoted | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| empower | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| essence | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| jefferson health plans | 1 | 2 | $411.57 | $465.12 | $518.67 | 1.3× |
| Molina | 2 | 2 | $282.68 | $371.67 | $460.65 | 1.6× |
| municipal health benefit | 1 | 2 | $1,731.60 | $1,795.32 | $1,859.04 | 1.1× |
| municipal league | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| mutual of omaha | 1 | 2 | $2,886.00 | $2,992.20 | $3,098.40 | 1.1× |
| phcs | 2 | 2 | $4,763.26 | $4,763.26 | $4,763.26 | 1.0× |
| qualchoice | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| qualchoice exchange | 1 | 2 | $2,886.00 | $2,992.20 | $3,098.40 | 1.1× |
| qualchoice of arkansas | 1 | 2 | $2,886.00 | $2,992.20 | $3,098.40 | 1.1× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 1 | 2 | $1,443.00 | $1,496.10 | $1,549.20 | 1.1× |
| summit (passe) | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| usable life group health | 1 | 2 | $2,886.00 | $2,992.20 | $3,098.40 | 1.1× |
| vaccn | 2 | 2 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | 1.0× |
| american health plans | 1 | 1 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $422.61 | 1.0× |
| velocity provider ppo network | 1 | 1 | $5,954.89 | $5,954.89 | $5,954.89 | 1.0× |
| prime health services | 1 | 1 | $6,748.87 | $6,748.87 | $6,748.87 | 1.0× |
| provider network of america | 1 | 1 | $5,954.89 | $5,954.89 | $5,954.89 | 1.0× |
| three rivers health plan | 1 | 1 | $6,351.88 | $6,351.88 | $6,351.88 | 1.0× |
| martin's point | 1 | 1 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $422.61 | 1.0× |
| managed care strategies | 1 | 1 | $7,145.87 | $7,145.87 | $7,145.87 | 1.0× |
| Medicare | 1 | 1 | $435.29 | $435.29 | $435.29 | 1.0× |
| life pittsburgh | 1 | 1 | $422.61 | $422.61 | $422.61 | 1.0× |
| medincrease | 1 | 1 | $7,145.87 | $7,145.87 | $7,145.87 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Regional Medical Center Inc | Conway | AR | 1 | $740.69 | $725.88 | $740.69 | $740.69 | $740.69 |
| Mercy Rehab Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith | AR | 20 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $4,763.26 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 |
| Arkansas Childrens Northwest | Springdale | AR | 20 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 | $4,763.26 | $6,029.44 | $6,029.44 |
| Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center | Hot Springs | AR | 15 | $7,939.85 | $7,939.85 | $282.68 | $5,954.89 | $7,145.87 |
| Drew Memorial Hospital Inc | Monticello | AR | 15 | $3,215.00 | $2,507.70 | $69.35 | $296.34 | $811.42 |
| Ouachita County Medical Center | Camden | AR | 18 | $3,098.40 | — | $366.59 | $2,323.80 | $3,098.40 |
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.