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MRI cervical spine with and without contrast
CPT 72156 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,333.58
Max
$8,874.18
Range multiplier
110.9×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 273 | $52.50 | $1,576.11 | $5,146.85 | 98.0× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 155 | $12.60 | $1,492.85 | $3,422.63 | 271.6× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 147 | $12.60 | $603.32 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $630.28 | $711.61 | $731.94 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 139 | $38.70 | $1,560.38 | $5,040.73 | 130.3× |
| medcost | 25 | 99 | $71.00 | $2,796.69 | $5,040.73 | 71.0× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $72.00 | $339.02 | $6,287.60 | 87.3× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $659.36 | $1,184.84 | 94.0× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 48 | $75.00 | $4,558.55 | $9,101.72 | 121.4× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $108.26 | $668.06 | $1,184.84 | 10.9× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $106.14 | $657.68 | $1,184.84 | 11.2× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $841.95 | $1,706.43 | $3,592.18 | 4.3× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $106.14 | $654.96 | $1,184.84 | 11.2× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $107.20 | $661.51 | $1,135.26 | 10.6× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $107.20 | $661.51 | $1,184.84 | 11.1× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $107.20 | $661.51 | $1,184.84 | 11.1× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $107.20 | $661.51 | $1,103.39 | 10.3× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $885.30 | $2,595.33 | 206.0× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $4,553.19 | $4,856.74 | 54.0× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $3,257.80 | $4,047.28 | $5,040.73 | 1.5× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 22 | $12.35 | $677.38 | $905.22 | 73.3× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,236.12 | $2,236.12 | $3,931.77 | 1.8× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $2,945.40 | $4,300.24 | $6,787.75 | 2.3× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,642.55 | $4,148.46 | $5,040.73 | 1.4× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $3,288.42 | $3,288.42 | $8,532.86 | 2.6× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $3,288.42 | $3,288.42 | $3,288.42 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $4,047.28 | $4,553.19 | $4,755.55 | 1.2× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 18 | $12.35 | $665.27 | $1,109.66 | 89.9× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $127.16 | $306.26 | $424.58 | 3.3× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,529.55 | $2,529.55 | $2,529.55 | 1.0× |
| phcs | 9 | 13 | $75.00 | $2,272.50 | $4,563.90 | 60.9× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 13 | $46.00 | $1,426.62 | $2,814.83 | 61.2× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,449.25 | $4,918.87 | 50.7× |
| CareSource | 9 | 13 | $33.00 | $1,010.00 | $2,028.40 | 61.5× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 13 | $60.00 | $1,515.00 | $3,042.60 | 50.7× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $2,449.25 | $4,918.87 | 50.7× |
| amps | 9 | 13 | $55.00 | $1,641.25 | $3,238.30 | 58.9× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $1,112.70 | $1,721.52 | $3,873.40 | 3.5× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 12 | $74.00 | $2,067.12 | $4,384.16 | 59.2× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $4,148.46 | $4,300.24 | $4,755.55 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $2,192.02 | $2,750.51 | $2,967.41 | 1.4× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $3,041.38 | $4,020.30 | $4,117.22 | 1.4× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,642.55 | $3,844.92 | $4,047.28 | 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 | $4,097.87 | $4,553.19 | $4,553.19 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $3,035.46 | $3,035.46 | $3,035.46 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $374.25 | $1,391.31 | $2,007.03 | 5.4× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $127.16 | $306.26 | $418.80 | 3.3× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $3,723.20 | $3,825.60 | $3,928.00 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $963.00 | $4,806.15 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $4,982.00 | $2,989.20 | $338.36 | $923.16 | $4,832.54 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $906.00 | $4,654.37 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $731.94 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $11,377 | $11,377 | $7,964.01 | $8,874.18 | $10,808 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $731.94 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $731.94 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $731.94 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $731.94 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $782.64 | $4,806.15 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $4,909.00 | $921.41 | $170.77 | $737.33 | $3,130.46 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $5,071.00 | $2,535.50 | $374.20 | $731.94 | $4,918.87 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $5,306.03 | $3,714.23 | $335.04 | $3,151.78 | $5,146.85 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $4,467.00 | $2,233.50 | $351.34 | $2,280.41 | $4,109.64 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $5,021.00 | $2,510.50 | $945.96 | $2,231.33 | $4,639.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $4,982.00 | $2,491.00 | $51.50 | $1,874.96 | $4,832.54 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $4,032.00 | $2,419.20 | $59.40 | $1,734.67 | $3,911.04 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $4,910.00 | $2,455.00 | $972.18 | $1,726.80 | $4,419.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $1,581.98 | $4,806.15 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $3,709.00 | $1,854.50 | $537.81 | $1,559.64 | $4,563.00 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $4,654.00 | $2,327.00 | $345.71 | $1,517.20 | $4,188.60 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $1,358.37 | $4,856.74 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $1,340.66 | $4,553.19 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $1,333.58 | $4,806.15 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $1,333.58 | $4,806.15 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $7,145.00 | $7,145.00 | $356.43 | $1,096.83 | $6,787.75 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $5,059.10 | $2,529.55 | $101.73 | $1,060.18 | $4,806.15 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $5,819.33 | $2,327.73 | — | — | — |
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.