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MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast
CPT 72149 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,266.78
Max
$5,712.72
Range multiplier
71.4×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 273 | $52.50 | $1,608.53 | $4,995.14 | 95.1× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 155 | $12.60 | $1,385.15 | $3,391.94 | 269.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 147 | $12.60 | $495.57 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $486.02 | $548.73 | $564.41 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 139 | $38.70 | $1,446.30 | $4,486.51 | 115.9× |
| medcost | 25 | 99 | $71.00 | $2,608.93 | $4,638.10 | 65.3× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $72.00 | $339.02 | $5,690.96 | 79.0× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $495.57 | $1,210.19 | 96.0× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 48 | $75.00 | $4,509.90 | $5,859.20 | 78.1× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $75.31 | $558.26 | $1,218.65 | 16.2× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $73.83 | $495.57 | $1,194.86 | 16.2× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $841.95 | $1,629.61 | $3,197.23 | 3.8× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $73.83 | $490.66 | $1,230.81 | 16.7× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $74.57 | $495.57 | $1,207.02 | 16.2× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $74.57 | $495.57 | $1,073.53 | 14.4× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $74.57 | $495.57 | $1,072.56 | 14.4× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $74.57 | $495.57 | $1,053.72 | 14.1× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $759.31 | $2,171.20 | 172.3× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $4,348.22 | $4,757.28 | 52.9× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $3,507.70 | $3,865.08 | $4,486.51 | 1.3× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 22 | $12.35 | $647.83 | $776.40 | 62.9× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,135.46 | $2,135.46 | $3,499.48 | 1.6× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $2,013.60 | $4,106.65 | $6,143.65 | 3.1× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,478.57 | $3,961.71 | $4,541.47 | 1.3× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $3,140.38 | $3,140.38 | $5,493.00 | 1.7× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $3,140.38 | $3,140.38 | $3,140.38 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $3,865.08 | $4,348.22 | $4,541.47 | 1.2× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 18 | $12.35 | $600.55 | $1,194.86 | 96.7× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $99.00 | $262.60 | $424.58 | 4.3× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,415.68 | $2,415.68 | $2,415.68 | 1.0× |
| phcs | 9 | 13 | $75.00 | $1,949.40 | $3,915.00 | 52.2× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 13 | $46.00 | $1,223.79 | $2,414.24 | 52.5× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,101.02 | $4,219.50 | 43.5× |
| CareSource | 9 | 13 | $33.00 | $866.40 | $1,740.00 | 52.7× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 13 | $60.00 | $1,299.60 | $2,610.00 | 43.5× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,101.02 | $4,219.50 | 43.5× |
| amps | 9 | 13 | $55.00 | $1,407.90 | $2,777.45 | 50.5× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $1,503.30 | $1,976.26 | $3,447.53 | 2.3× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 12 | $74.00 | $1,773.20 | $3,760.24 | 50.8× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $3,961.71 | $4,106.65 | $4,541.47 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $2,208.57 | $3,027.69 | $3,194.95 | 1.4× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $3,363.30 | $4,200.86 | $4,432.92 | 1.3× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,478.57 | $3,671.83 | $3,865.08 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $355.28 | $355.97 | $392.91 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $338.36 | $339.02 | $374.20 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $3,913.39 | $4,348.22 | $4,348.22 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,898.81 | $2,898.81 | $2,898.81 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $374.25 | $808.12 | $1,816.58 | 4.9× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $99.00 | $262.60 | $418.80 | 4.2× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $4,008.80 | $4,119.20 | $4,229.60 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $6,467.00 | $6,467.00 | $356.43 | $992.75 | $6,143.65 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $963.00 | $4,589.78 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $906.00 | $4,444.84 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $676.72 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $678.04 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $678.04 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $678.04 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $678.04 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $4,273.00 | $2,563.80 | $338.36 | $791.78 | $4,144.81 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $747.41 | $4,589.78 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $4,350.00 | $2,175.00 | $374.20 | $624.66 | $4,219.50 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $3,356.00 | $629.92 | $144.63 | $603.32 | $2,140.12 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $7,324.00 | $7,324.00 | $5,126.80 | $5,712.72 | $6,957.80 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $4,722.64 | $3,305.85 | $335.04 | $2,805.25 | $4,580.96 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $5,406.00 | $2,703.00 | $1,018.49 | $2,402.43 | $4,995.14 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $5,123.00 | $2,561.50 | $742.84 | $2,154.22 | $4,866.85 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $3,737.00 | $1,868.50 | $351.34 | $1,907.74 | $3,438.04 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $5,287.00 | $2,643.50 | $1,046.83 | $1,765.50 | $4,758.30 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $5,011.00 | $2,505.50 | $345.71 | $1,633.59 | $4,509.90 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $4,273.00 | $2,136.50 | $51.50 | $1,608.40 | $4,144.81 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $1,510.77 | $4,589.78 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $3,333.00 | $1,999.80 | $59.40 | $1,488.04 | $3,233.01 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $1,297.22 | $4,638.10 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $1,273.55 | $4,589.78 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $1,273.55 | $4,589.78 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $1,266.78 | $4,348.22 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $4,831.35 | $2,415.68 | $73.83 | $1,035.41 | $4,589.78 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $4,740.15 | $1,896.06 | — | — | — |
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.