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MRI cervical spine with and without contrast
CPT 72156 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in PA
Hospitals
58
Min
$339.00
Median
$2,341.17
Max
$7,911.97
Range multiplier
23.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 27 | 189 | $104.53 | $2,613.85 | $5,616.99 | 53.7× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 27 | 182 | $149.02 | $1,226.59 | $8,173.50 | 54.8× |
| upmc health plan | 25 | 95 | $139.63 | $372.90 | $7,665.11 | 54.9× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 27 | 95 | $139.63 | $420.47 | $12,132 | 86.9× |
| Cigna | 27 | 91 | $320.44 | $2,401.20 | $6,512.40 | 20.3× |
| Multiplan | 11 | 50 | $2,565.60 | $5,027.88 | $13,078 | 5.1× |
| intergroup | 15 | 44 | $2,565.60 | $5,156.80 | $13,895 | 5.4× |
| 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 | $3,229.45 | $4,338.16 | $11,443 | 3.5× |
| geisinger | 18 | 32 | $372.90 | $471.18 | $5,706.78 | 15.3× |
| private health care systems | 13 | 26 | $3,066.99 | $4,977.20 | $13,078 | 4.3× |
| Humana | 14 | 25 | $314.28 | $4,374.00 | $13,895 | 44.2× |
| Medicaid | 2 | 21 | $70.00 | $363.93 | $675.93 | 9.7× |
| upmc work partners | 21 | 21 | $425.00 | $2,637.61 | $2,683.96 | 6.3× |
| keystone first | 5 | 17 | $330.87 | $714.37 | $945.81 | 2.9× |
| preferred healthcare system | 6 | 12 | $2,170.00 | $2,170.00 | $10,626 | 4.9× |
| wirerope works | 5 | 12 | $3,250.93 | $3,583.98 | $3,583.98 | 1.1× |
| america's choice | 5 | 12 | $5,156.80 | $5,156.80 | $5,801.40 | 1.1× |
| Medicare | 2 | 11 | $136.87 | $322.57 | $532.66 | 3.9× |
| health partners plans (jefferson health plan) | 11 | 11 | $405.65 | $511.21 | $511.21 | 1.3× |
| health partners plans | 3 | 9 | $293.72 | $293.72 | $374.03 | 1.3× |
| three rivers provider network | 4 | 8 | $2,821.63 | $4,311.52 | $5,801.40 | 2.1× |
| selectcare | 4 | 8 | $4,374.00 | $7,906.40 | $13,078 | 3.0× |
| jup geisinger commercial | 1 | 6 | $184.72 | $496.58 | $956.47 | 5.2× |
| premier comp solutions | 6 | 6 | $2,453.59 | $2,453.59 | $2,496.70 | 1.0× |
| pennsylvania health and wellness | 3 | 6 | $394.26 | $580.10 | $756.82 | 1.9× |
| health coalition partners | 4 | 6 | $4,202.10 | $4,505.40 | $13,078 | 3.1× |
| abington pro ibc | 1 | 5 | $115.28 | $334.90 | $478.46 | 4.2× |
| gateway health plan | 3 | 5 | $139.24 | $348.10 | $458.38 | 3.3× |
| innovage | 5 | 5 | $308.12 | $374.03 | $433.69 | 1.4× |
| jup health partners chip | 1 | 5 | $70.00 | $154.83 | $339.00 | 4.8× |
| naphcare | 4 | 5 | $492.99 | $550.05 | $612.89 | 1.2× |
| health payors organization | 2 | 4 | $9,768.60 | $11,832 | $13,895 | 1.4× |
| pa health_wellness chc | 2 | 4 | $349.70 | $395.20 | $440.70 | 1.3× |
| national provider network | 2 | 4 | $4,320.80 | $6,610.54 | $8,900.28 | 2.1× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 4 | $338.70 | $346.63 | $370.96 | 1.1× |
| fidelis | 2 | 3 | $392.96 | $12,260 | $12,260 | 31.2× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 3 | $608.00 | $2,047.02 | $2,737.37 | 4.5× |
| health plan of upper ohio valley | 1 | 3 | $340.48 | $340.48 | $4,619.54 | 13.6× |
| elder health | 3 | 3 | $430.10 | $440.04 | $440.04 | 1.0× |
| prime health services | 3 | 3 | $570.53 | $583.71 | $583.71 | 1.0× |
| geisinger health plan | 2 | 3 | $1,255.59 | $1,271.27 | $1,314.49 | 1.0× |
| univera | 1 | 3 | $640.65 | $1,409.43 | $1,879.24 | 2.9× |
| jup pa health_wellness | 1 | 3 | $91.00 | $349.70 | $440.70 | 4.8× |
| occunet | 3 | 3 | $425.60 | $605.05 | $605.05 | 1.4× |
| Oscar Health | 3 | 3 | $537.63 | $550.05 | $550.05 | 1.0× |
| ibc | 2 | 3 | $429.21 | $1,570.26 | $2,330.79 | 5.4× |
| clover health | 3 | 3 | $379.93 | $388.70 | $388.70 | 1.0× |
| st agnes | 2 | 2 | $308.12 | $315.35 | $322.57 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Shadyside | Pittsburgh | PA | 21 | $16,347 | $9,808.20 | $322.80 | $7,911.97 | $13,895 |
| American Oncologic Hospial | Philadelphia | PA | 16 | $20,881 | — | $293.72 | $714.37 | $12,946 |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 20 | $20,881 | — | $293.72 | $550.05 | $7,099.54 |
| Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 18 | $20,881 | — | $293.72 | $516.88 | $7,099.54 |
| Upmc Jameson | New Castle | PA | 13 | $4,910.00 | $2,946.00 | $309.35 | $455.96 | $4,320.80 |
| Wellsboro | Wellsboro | PA | 14 | $6,446.00 | $4,677.60 | $344.32 | $4,289.36 | $6,123.70 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 29 | $5,511.00 | $412.18 | $293.72 | $403.22 | $3,356.10 |
| Upmc Mercy Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 17 | $10,854 | $6,512.40 | $283.82 | $3,979.42 | $9,768.60 |
| Upmc Mckeesport | Mckeesport | PA | 14 | $10,082 | $6,049.20 | $315.59 | $3,834.32 | $8,569.70 |
| Upmc East Hospital | Monroeville | PA | 14 | $10,364 | $6,218.40 | $341.40 | $3,694.30 | $8,291.20 |
| Curahealth Heritage Valley | Beaver | PA | 9 | $3,390.00 | $915.30 | $139.24 | $349.07 | $2,820.21 |
| Aria Health | Philadelphia | PA | 33 | $2,113.00 | $393.71 | $70.00 | $339.00 | $1,271.27 |
| Muncy Valley Hospital | Muncy | PA | 15 | $6,446.00 | $3,867.60 | $344.32 | $3,229.45 | $6,123.70 |
| Upmc Northwest Hospital | Seneca | PA | 13 | $6,440.00 | $3,864.00 | $308.78 | $3,153.45 | $5,474.00 |
| Lock Haven Hospital | Lock Haven | PA | 15 | $6,446.00 | $3,867.60 | $343.82 | $3,074.74 | $5,801.40 |
| Divine Providence Hospital | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $6,446.00 | $3,867.60 | $343.82 | $3,074.74 | $5,801.40 |
| Williamsport Hospital & Medical Ctr | Williamsport | PA | 15 | $6,446.00 | $3,867.60 | $343.82 | $3,074.74 | $5,801.40 |
| Upmc Bedford Memorial Hospital | Everett | PA | 17 | $4,860.00 | $2,916.00 | $122.85 | $3,013.20 | $4,374.00 |
| Upmc Passavant | Pittsburgh | PA | 15 | $9,999.00 | $5,999.40 | $316.41 | $2,898.99 | $9,299.07 |
| Upmc St Margaret | Pittsburgh | PA | 13 | $9,684.00 | $5,810.40 | $293.97 | $2,750.26 | $8,231.40 |
| Upmc Horizon Hospital | Greenville | PA | 17 | $6,003.00 | $3,601.80 | $304.83 | $2,341.17 | $5,102.55 |
| Altoona Regional Health System | Altoona | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,177.90 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,177.90 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,177.90 |
| The Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 12 | $4,340.00 | $2,604.00 | $269.00 | $2,170.00 | $4,177.90 |
| Upmc Hamot | Erie | PA | 16 | $4,271.00 | $2,562.60 | $281.64 | $1,281.30 | $5,874.31 |
| Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | Coudersport | PA | 14 | $3,207.00 | $1,924.20 | $355.95 | $1,215.43 | $3,834.32 |
| Allied Services Rehab Hospital | Scranton | PA | 0 | $990.00 | — | — | — | — |
| John Heinz Instit. Of Rehab Medicine | Wilkes-Barre | PA | 0 | $990.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Ll | Hummelstown | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $464.54 | — | — | — |
| St Christophers Hospital For Childr | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $15,133 | $7,566.50 | — | — | — |
| 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 | $7,291.00 | $1,822.75 | — | — | — |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown | PA | 0 | $2,258.00 | $1,129.00 | — | — | — |
| Reading Hospital And Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $7,291.00 | $5,103.70 | — | — | — |
| Clarion Hospital | Clarion | PA | 0 | $3,000.00 | $1,680.00 | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $464.54 | — | — | — |
| Hospital Of The Univ Of Penna | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $19,434 | $19,434 | — | — | — |
| Windber Hospital Inc. | Windber | PA | 0 | $2,546.04 | $2,164.13 | — | — | — |
| Pottstown Memorial Medical Center | Pottstown | PA | 0 | $8,575.00 | $2,143.75 | — | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | Honesdale | PA | 0 | $4,983.00 | $3,488.10 | — | — | — |
| Phoenixville Hospital | Phoenixville | PA | 0 | $7,291.00 | $1,822.75 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $4,288.00 | $1,715.20 | — | — | — |
| Westmoreland Regional Hospital | Greensburg | PA | 0 | $2,295.00 | $1,377.00 | — | — | — |
| Armstrong County Memorial | Kittanning | PA | 0 | $3,576.00 | $1,072.80 | — | — | — |
| Butler Memorial Hospital | Butler | PA | 0 | $5,035.00 | $3,524.50 | — | — | — |
| 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 | $2,295.00 | $1,377.00 | — | — | — |
| Latrobe Area Hospital | Latrobe | PA | 0 | $2,295.00 | $1,377.00 | — | — | — |
| Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $11,736 | $11,736 | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Of Uphs | Philadelphia | PA | 0 | $19,434 | $19,434 | — | — | — |
| Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $591.70 | — | — | — |
| Physicians Care Surgical Hospital | Royersford | PA | 0 | $7,236.00 | $393.40 | — | — | — |
| Hampden Medical Center | Enola | PA | 0 | $1,786.00 | $562.05 | — | — | — |
| Meyersdale Community Hospital | Meyersdale | PA | 0 | $3,934.00 | $1,573.60 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $4,288.00 | $1,715.20 | — | — | — |
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.