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MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast
CPT 72149 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TN
Hospitals
15
Min
$78.55
Median
$343.84
Max
$610.96
Range multiplier
7.8×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 13 | 135 | $194.18 | $359.12 | $921.3 | 4.7× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 13 | 94 | $43.2 | $610.96 | $782.79 | 18.1× |
| Cigna | 13 | 80 | $70.13 | $707.69 | $1,168.12 | 16.7× |
| Aetna | 12 | 51 | $78.55 | $796.6 | $1,876.6 | 23.9× |
| Medicare | 9 | 28 | $78.55 | $340.31 | $359.12 | 4.6× |
| Humana | 12 | 28 | $78.55 | $337.1 | $373.4 | 4.8× |
| Ambetter | 11 | 18 | $109.97 | $444.63 | $987 | 9.0× |
| Medicare Advantage | 8 | 17 | $327.02 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| optum va | 7 | 14 | $337.1 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| smart health | 7 | 14 | $471.94 | $478.83 | $478.83 | 1.0× |
| amerigroup mcr replacement | 7 | 14 | $337.1 | $342.02 | $352.28 | 1.0× |
| point comfort underwriters | 7 | 14 | $303.39 | $307.82 | $307.82 | 1.0× |
| nhc advantage | 7 | 14 | $337.1 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| centurion of tn | 7 | 14 | $337.1 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| healthspring mcr replacement | 7 | 14 | $337.1 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| ascension complete | 6 | 12 | $337.1 | $339.56 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| wellpoint | 3 | 9 | $342.41 | $342.41 | $348.04 | 1.0× |
| farm bureau | 4 | 7 | $80.12 | $335.21 | $335.21 | 4.2× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 7 | 7 | $337.1 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| Oscar Health | 7 | 7 | $471.94 | $478.83 | $478.83 | 1.0× |
| devoted health | 3 | 6 | $342.41 | $342.41 | $342.41 | 1.0× |
| Medicaid | 1 | 6 | $284.93 | $353.73 | $495 | 1.7× |
| TRICARE | 5 | 6 | $326.1 | $327.22 | $344.02 | 1.1× |
| triwest va pccc | 3 | 6 | $342.02 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| community plan | 4 | 4 | $215.74 | $215.74 | $215.74 | 1.0× |
| WellCare | 4 | 4 | $78.55 | $342.41 | $342.41 | 4.4× |
| galaxy health network | 3 | 3 | $2,115 | $2,115 | $2,115 | 1.0× |
| community services network | 3 | 3 | $1,527.5 | $1,527.5 | $1,527.5 | 1.0× |
| direct care america | 3 | 3 | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 | 1.0× |
| ehn | 3 | 3 | $1,057.5 | $1,057.5 | $1,057.5 | 1.0× |
| initial group | 3 | 3 | $2,068 | $2,068 | $2,068 | 1.0× |
| ccn managed care | 3 | 3 | $1,997.5 | $1,997.5 | $1,997.5 | 1.0× |
| medsave usa | 3 | 3 | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 | 1.0× |
| national provider network | 3 | 3 | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 | 1.0× |
| novanet | 3 | 3 | $1,762.5 | $1,762.5 | $1,762.5 | 1.0× |
| optum | 3 | 3 | $326.1 | $326.1 | $326.1 | 1.0× |
| beech street | 3 | 3 | $1,997.5 | $1,997.5 | $1,997.5 | 1.0× |
| usa managed care organization | 3 | 3 | $1,645 | $1,645 | $1,645 | 1.0× |
| correctional medical services | 3 | 3 | $1,410 | $1,410 | $1,410 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 1 | 2 | $284.93 | $320.55 | $356.16 | 1.2× |
| amerigroup | 2 | 2 | $68.73 | $193.41 | $318.08 | 4.6× |
| americhoice mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $321.5 | $330.05 | $338.6 | 1.1× |
| blue | 1 | 1 | $78.55 | $78.55 | $78.55 | 1.0× |
| devoted health [450111] | 1 | 1 | $336.83 | $336.83 | $336.83 | 1.0× |
| amerivantage | 1 | 1 | $68.73 | $68.73 | $68.73 | 1.0× |
| provider network of america | 1 | 1 | $133.54 | $133.54 | $133.54 | 1.0× |
| amerigroup mcaid replacement | 1 | 1 | $313.5 | $313.5 | $313.5 | 1.0× |
| bluecare | 1 | 1 | $317.21 | $317.21 | $317.21 | 1.0× |
| generic hospice vbid [10940000101] | 1 | 1 | $327.02 | $327.02 | $327.02 | 1.0× |
| transplant optum tenncare [350013] | 1 | 1 | $213.71 | $213.71 | $213.71 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METRO NASHVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL | NASHVILLE | TN | 19 | $3,412 | $2,047.2 | $43.2 | $78.55 | $1,876.6 |
| ST THOMAS HICKMAN HOSPITAL | CENTERVILLE | TN | 4 | — | — | $256.45 | $610.96 | $865.43 |
| SAINT THOMAS STONES RIVER HOSPITAL | WOODBURY | TN | 19 | $3,378.65 | $1,013.6 | $215.74 | $359.12 | $1,756.9 |
| SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL | MURFREESBORO | TN | 19 | — | — | $256.45 | $359.12 | $1,168.12 |
| SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITAL | NASHVILLE | TN | 19 | — | — | $256.45 | $359.12 | $1,168.12 |
| ST THOMAS DEKALB HOSPITAL | SMITHVILLE | TN | 19 | $3,378.65 | $1,013.6 | $215.74 | $348.9 | $1,756.9 |
| SAINT THOMAS HIGHLAND HOSPITAL | SPARTA | TN | 19 | $3,378.65 | $1,013.6 | $215.74 | $343.84 | $1,756.9 |
| ASCENSION ST THOMAS RIVER PARK | MCMINNVILLE | TN | 20 | $3,217.75 | $965.33 | $215.74 | $343.84 | $1,673.23 |
| FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER | LENOIR CITY | TN | 24 | $2,350 | $752 | $198.87 | $342.41 | $2,115 |
| ROANE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | HARRIMAN | TN | 24 | $2,350 | $728.5 | $198.87 | $342.41 | $2,115 |
| MORRISTOWN-HAMBLEN HOSPITAL | MORRISTOWN | TN | 24 | $2,350 | $728.5 | $198.87 | $342.41 | $2,115 |
| SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN HOSPITAL | NASHVILLE | TN | 21 | — | — | $256.45 | $342.02 | $865.43 |
| METHODIST H/C MEMPHIS HOSPT. | MEMPHIS | TN | 15 | $7,052 | $1,551.44 | $50 | $331.93 | $921.3 |
| BIG SOUTH FORK MEDICAL CENTER | ONEIDA | TN | 0 | $2,673 | $801.9 | — | — | — |
| ST THOMAS ASCENSION | NASHVILLE | TN | 0 | $12,575 | $3,143.78 | — | — | — |
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.