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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 | $921.30 | 4.7× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 13 | 94 | $43.20 | $610.96 | $782.79 | 18.1× |
| Cigna | 13 | 80 | $70.13 | $707.69 | $1,168.12 | 16.7× |
| Aetna | 12 | 51 | $78.55 | $796.60 | $1,876.60 | 23.9× |
| Medicare | 9 | 28 | $78.55 | $340.31 | $359.12 | 4.6× |
| Humana | 12 | 28 | $78.55 | $337.10 | $373.40 | 4.8× |
| Ambetter | 11 | 18 | $109.97 | $444.63 | $987.00 | 9.0× |
| Medicare Advantage | 8 | 17 | $327.02 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| optum va | 7 | 14 | $337.10 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| smart health | 7 | 14 | $471.94 | $478.83 | $478.83 | 1.0× |
| amerigroup mcr replacement | 7 | 14 | $337.10 | $342.02 | $352.28 | 1.0× |
| point comfort underwriters | 7 | 14 | $303.39 | $307.82 | $307.82 | 1.0× |
| nhc advantage | 7 | 14 | $337.10 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| centurion of tn | 7 | 14 | $337.10 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| healthspring mcr replacement | 7 | 14 | $337.10 | $342.02 | $342.02 | 1.0× |
| ascension complete | 6 | 12 | $337.10 | $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 | $337.10 | $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 | $495.00 | 1.7× |
| TRICARE | 5 | 6 | $326.10 | $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 | $2,115.00 | $2,115.00 | $2,115.00 | 1.0× |
| community services network | 3 | 3 | $1,527.50 | $1,527.50 | $1,527.50 | 1.0× |
| direct care america | 3 | 3 | $1,880.00 | $1,880.00 | $1,880.00 | 1.0× |
| ehn | 3 | 3 | $1,057.50 | $1,057.50 | $1,057.50 | 1.0× |
| initial group | 3 | 3 | $2,068.00 | $2,068.00 | $2,068.00 | 1.0× |
| ccn managed care | 3 | 3 | $1,997.50 | $1,997.50 | $1,997.50 | 1.0× |
| medsave usa | 3 | 3 | $1,880.00 | $1,880.00 | $1,880.00 | 1.0× |
| national provider network | 3 | 3 | $1,880.00 | $1,880.00 | $1,880.00 | 1.0× |
| novanet | 3 | 3 | $1,762.50 | $1,762.50 | $1,762.50 | 1.0× |
| optum | 3 | 3 | $326.10 | $326.10 | $326.10 | 1.0× |
| beech street | 3 | 3 | $1,997.50 | $1,997.50 | $1,997.50 | 1.0× |
| usa managed care organization | 3 | 3 | $1,645.00 | $1,645.00 | $1,645.00 | 1.0× |
| correctional medical services | 3 | 3 | $1,410.00 | $1,410.00 | $1,410.00 | 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 | $321.50 | $330.05 | $338.60 | 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 | $313.50 | $313.50 | $313.50 | 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 | $3,412.00 | $2,047.20 | $43.20 | $78.55 | $1,876.60 |
| St Thomas Hickman Hospital | Centerville | TN | 4 | — | — | $256.45 | $610.96 | $865.43 |
| Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital | Woodbury | TN | 19 | $3,378.65 | $1,013.60 | $215.74 | $359.12 | $1,756.90 |
| 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 | $1,013.60 | $215.74 | $348.90 | $1,756.90 |
| Saint Thomas Highland Hospital | Sparta | TN | 19 | $3,378.65 | $1,013.60 | $215.74 | $343.84 | $1,756.90 |
| 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 | $2,350.00 | $752.00 | $198.87 | $342.41 | $2,115.00 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman | TN | 24 | $2,350.00 | $728.50 | $198.87 | $342.41 | $2,115.00 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital | Morristown | TN | 24 | $2,350.00 | $728.50 | $198.87 | $342.41 | $2,115.00 |
| Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital | Nashville | TN | 21 | — | — | $256.45 | $342.02 | $865.43 |
| Methodist H/C Memphis Hospt. | Memphis | TN | 15 | $7,052.00 | $1,551.44 | $50.00 | $331.93 | $921.30 |
| Big South Fork Medical Center | Oneida | TN | 0 | $2,673.00 | $801.90 | — | — | — |
| 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.