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MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast
CPT 72149 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in PA
Hospitals
57
Min
$338.93
Median
$1,509.00
Max
$5,410.72
Range multiplier
16.0×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 27 | 185 | $104.53 | $2,062.94 | $4,486.32 | 42.9× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 27 | 182 | $149.02 | $993.47 | $6,670.00 | 44.8× |
| upmc health plan | 25 | 95 | $139.63 | $372.90 | $6,255.13 | 44.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 27 | 95 | $139.63 | $420.47 | $6,863.35 | 49.2× |
| Cigna | 27 | 91 | $320.44 | $2,213.12 | $5,313.60 | 16.6× |
| Multiplan | 11 | 50 | $1,634.20 | $3,966.30 | $10,672 | 6.5× |
| intergroup | 15 | 44 | $1,650.40 | $4,132.15 | $11,339 | 6.9× |
| pa health & wellness | 21 | 41 | $367.72 | $577.72 | $2,315.52 | 6.3× |
| amerihealth caritas | 22 | 40 | $350.69 | $419.94 | $2,208.32 | 6.3× |
| First Health | 13 | 34 | $1,948.98 | $3,422.20 | $9,338.00 | 4.8× |
| geisinger | 18 | 32 | $372.90 | $471.18 | $3,406.95 | 9.1× |
| private health care systems | 13 | 26 | $1,720.21 | $4,646.40 | $10,672 | 6.2× |
| Humana | 14 | 25 | $314.28 | $2,512.80 | $11,339 | 36.1× |
| Medicaid | 2 | 22 | $67.93 | $351.47 | $675.93 | 10.0× |
| upmc work partners | 21 | 21 | $425.00 | $1,479.38 | $1,505.13 | 3.5× |
| keystone first | 5 | 17 | $330.87 | $714.37 | $945.81 | 2.9× |
| Medicare | 2 | 13 | $71.22 | $322.57 | $437.21 | 6.1× |
| america's choice | 5 | 12 | $4,068.00 | $4,068.00 | $4,576.50 | 1.1× |
| wirerope works | 5 | 12 | $2,564.27 | $2,827.26 | $2,827.26 | 1.1× |
| preferred healthcare system | 6 | 12 | $1,509.00 | $1,509.00 | $8,671.00 | 5.7× |
| health partners plans (jefferson health plan) | 11 | 11 | $405.65 | $511.21 | $511.21 | 1.3× |
| health partners plans | 3 | 9 | $239.71 | $239.71 | $374.03 | 1.6× |
| jup health partners chip | 1 | 8 | $67.93 | $145.71 | $434.40 | 6.4× |
| selectcare | 4 | 8 | $6,026.40 | $6,452.40 | $10,672 | 1.8× |
| three rivers provider network | 4 | 8 | $1,582.59 | $3,079.55 | $4,576.50 | 2.9× |
| jup geisinger commercial | 1 | 7 | $128.18 | $661.23 | $804.87 | 6.3× |
| health coalition partners | 4 | 6 | $2,067.10 | $6,026.40 | $10,672 | 5.2× |
| pennsylvania health and wellness | 3 | 6 | $394.26 | $580.10 | $756.82 | 1.9× |
| premier comp solutions | 6 | 6 | $1,376.17 | $1,376.17 | $1,400.12 | 1.0× |
| naphcare | 4 | 5 | $492.99 | $550.05 | $612.89 | 1.2× |
| gateway health plan | 3 | 5 | $139.24 | $348.10 | $458.38 | 3.3× |
| innovage | 5 | 5 | $308.12 | $374.03 | $433.69 | 1.4× |
| national provider network | 2 | 4 | $2,764.08 | $5,013.00 | $7,261.92 | 2.6× |
| health payors organization | 2 | 4 | $7,970.40 | $9,654.70 | $11,339 | 1.4× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 4 | $338.70 | $346.63 | $370.96 | 1.1× |
| abington pro ibc | 1 | 4 | $89.96 | $202.49 | $404.99 | 4.5× |
| pa health_wellness chc | 2 | 4 | $349.70 | $395.20 | $440.70 | 1.3× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 3 | $1,006.97 | $1,148.72 | $1,346.57 | 1.3× |
| health plan of upper ohio valley | 1 | 3 | $340.48 | $340.48 | $3,558.32 | 10.5× |
| fidelis | 2 | 3 | $392.96 | $10,005 | $10,005 | 25.5× |
| geisinger health plan | 2 | 3 | $1,255.59 | $1,271.27 | $1,314.49 | 1.0× |
| jup pa health_wellness | 1 | 3 | $91.00 | $349.70 | $440.70 | 4.8× |
| elder health | 3 | 3 | $430.10 | $440.04 | $440.04 | 1.0× |
| occunet | 3 | 3 | $425.60 | $605.05 | $605.05 | 1.4× |
| prime health services | 3 | 3 | $570.53 | $583.71 | $583.71 | 1.0× |
| ibc | 2 | 3 | $429.21 | $1,121.62 | $1,664.85 | 3.9× |
| clover health | 3 | 3 | $379.93 | $388.70 | $388.70 | 1.0× |
| Oscar Health | 3 | 3 | $537.63 | $550.05 | $550.05 | 1.0× |
| univera | 1 | 3 | $386.70 | $850.74 | $1,134.32 | 2.9× |
| provider partners health plan | 2 | 2 | $308.12 | $326.64 | $345.15 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Hamot | Erie | PA | 16 | $2,578.00 | $1,546.80 | $220.65 | $773.40 | $3,293.93 |
| American Oncologic Hospial | Philadelphia | PA | 16 | $11,813 | — | $239.71 | $714.37 | $7,324.06 |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 20 | $11,813 | — | $239.71 | $550.05 | $4,016.42 |
| Upmc Shadyside | Pittsburgh | PA | 21 | $13,340 | $8,004.00 | $322.80 | $5,410.72 | $11,339 |
| Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 18 | $11,813 | — | $239.71 | $516.88 | $4,016.42 |
| Upmc Jameson | New Castle | PA | 13 | $3,141.00 | $1,884.60 | $280.42 | $455.96 | $2,764.08 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 29 | $4,790.00 | $412.18 | $239.71 | $403.22 | $2,641.00 |
| Curahealth Heritage Valley | Beaver | PA | 9 | $1,911.00 | $515.97 | $139.24 | $349.07 | $1,590.22 |
| Upmc Bedford Memorial Hospital | Everett | PA | 17 | $6,696.00 | $4,017.60 | $122.85 | $3,481.92 | $6,026.40 |
| Wellsboro | Wellsboro | PA | 14 | $5,085.00 | $3,689.60 | $344.32 | $3,383.36 | $4,830.75 |
| Aria Health | Philadelphia | PA | 32 | $3,902.00 | $393.71 | $67.93 | $338.93 | $1,271.27 |
| Upmc Mckeesport | Mckeesport | PA | 14 | $8,227.00 | $4,936.20 | $315.59 | $3,126.26 | $6,992.95 |
| Upmc Mercy Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 17 | $8,856.00 | $5,313.60 | $283.82 | $3,011.04 | $7,970.40 |
| Upmc East Hospital | Monroeville | PA | 14 | $8,457.00 | $5,074.20 | $341.40 | $2,833.10 | $6,765.60 |
| Muncy Valley Hospital | Muncy | PA | 15 | $5,085.00 | $3,051.00 | $344.32 | $2,547.59 | $4,830.75 |
| Divine Providence Hospital | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $5,085.00 | $3,051.00 | $343.82 | $2,486.57 | $4,576.50 |
| Williamsport Hospital & Medical Ctr | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $5,085.00 | $3,051.00 | $343.82 | $2,486.57 | $4,576.50 |
| Lock Haven Hospital | Lock Haven | PA | 15 | $5,085.00 | $3,051.00 | $343.82 | $2,486.57 | $4,576.50 |
| Upmc St Margaret | Pittsburgh | PA | 13 | $7,904.00 | $4,742.40 | $293.97 | $2,213.12 | $6,718.40 |
| Upmc Northwest Hospital | Seneca | PA | 13 | $4,083.00 | $2,449.80 | $308.78 | $1,768.25 | $3,704.00 |
| Upmc Passavant | Pittsburgh | PA | 15 | $7,702.00 | $4,621.20 | $316.41 | $1,625.79 | $7,162.86 |
| Altoona Regional Health System | Altoona | PA | 12 | $3,018.00 | $1,810.80 | $269.00 | $1,509.00 | $2,414.40 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $3,018.00 | $1,810.80 | $269.00 | $1,509.00 | $2,414.40 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $3,018.00 | $1,810.80 | $269.00 | $1,509.00 | $2,414.40 |
| The Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $3,018.00 | $1,810.80 | $269.00 | $1,509.00 | $2,414.40 |
| Upmc Horizon Hospital | Greenville | PA | 17 | $2,953.00 | $1,771.80 | $304.83 | $1,151.67 | $2,510.05 |
| Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | Coudersport | PA | 14 | $2,063.00 | $1,237.80 | $320.31 | $1,064.70 | $2,162.05 |
| John Heinz Instit. Of Rehab Medicine | Wilkes-Barre | PA | 0 | $818.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Ll | Hummelstown | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $464.54 | — | — | — |
| St Christophers Hospital For Childr | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $13,663 | $6,831.50 | — | — | — |
| Lifecare Hospitals Of Chester County | West Chester | PA | 0 | $6,187.00 | $6,187.00 | — | — | — |
| Holy Spirit Hospital | Camp Hill | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $426.68 | — | — | — |
| Chestnut Hill Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $6,392.00 | $1,598.00 | — | — | — |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown | PA | 0 | $1,530.00 | $765.00 | — | — | — |
| Reading Hospital And Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $6,392.00 | $4,474.40 | — | — | — |
| Clarion Hospital | Clarion | PA | 0 | $2,200.00 | $1,232.00 | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $464.54 | — | — | — |
| Hospital Of The Univ Of Penna | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $11,605 | $11,605 | — | — | — |
| Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | PA | 0 | $7,426.00 | $1,856.50 | — | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | Honesdale | PA | 0 | $2,235.00 | $1,564.50 | — | — | — |
| Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | PA | 0 | $6,392.00 | $1,598.00 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $3,596.00 | $1,438.40 | — | — | — |
| Westmoreland Regional Hospital | Greensburg | PA | 0 | $2,063.00 | $1,237.80 | — | — | — |
| Armstrong County Memorial | Kittanning | PA | 0 | $2,421.00 | $726.30 | — | — | — |
| Butler Memorial Hospital | Butler | PA | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| The Chester County Hospital | West Chester | PA | 0 | $6,187.00 | $6,187.00 | — | — | — |
| Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | PA | 0 | $6,496.00 | $6,496.00 | — | — | — |
| Frick Hospital | Mount Pleasant | PA | 0 | $2,063.00 | $1,237.80 | — | — | — |
| Latrobe Area Hospital | Latrobe | PA | 0 | $2,063.00 | $1,237.80 | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $8,858.00 | $8,858.00 | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Of Uphs | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $11,605 | $11,605 | — | — | — |
| Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $591.70 | — | — | — |
| Physicians Care Surgical Hospital | Royersford | PA | 0 | $5,829.00 | $393.40 | — | — | — |
| Hampden Medical Center | Enola | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $562.05 | — | — | — |
| Meyersdale Community Hospital | Meyersdale | PA | 0 | $2,640.00 | $1,056.00 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $3,596.00 | $1,438.40 | — | — | — |
| Allied Services Rehab Hospital | Scranton | PA | 0 | $818.00 | — | — | — | — |
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.