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MRI lumbar spine with contrast
CPT 72158 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,400.27
Max
$3,293.18
Range multiplier
41.2×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 273 | $52.50 | $1,738.40 | $5,377.76 | 102.4× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 166 | $12.60 | $1,623.94 | $3,691.21 | 293.0× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 147 | $12.60 | $603.32 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $621.04 | $701.18 | $721.21 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 139 | $38.70 | $1,560.38 | $5,266.88 | 136.1× |
| medcost | 25 | 99 | $71.00 | $2,954.25 | $5,266.88 | 74.2× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $72.00 | $339.02 | $6,584.16 | 91.4× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $652.35 | $1,237.99 | 98.3× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 48 | $75.00 | $4,876.27 | $6,135.24 | 81.8× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $99.30 | $658.81 | $1,237.99 | 12.5× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $97.35 | $652.35 | $1,237.99 | 12.7× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $841.95 | $1,791.77 | $3,753.34 | 4.5× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $97.35 | $645.89 | $1,237.99 | 12.7× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $98.32 | $652.35 | $1,207.02 | 12.3× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $98.32 | $652.35 | $1,237.99 | 12.6× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $98.32 | $652.35 | $1,237.99 | 12.6× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $98.32 | $652.35 | $1,158.57 | 11.8× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $885.30 | $2,682.48 | 212.9× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $4,780.89 | $5,099.62 | 56.7× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $3,507.70 | $4,249.68 | $5,266.88 | 1.5× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 22 | $12.35 | $677.38 | $905.22 | 73.3× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,347.95 | $2,347.95 | $4,108.16 | 1.7× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $2,915.40 | $4,515.29 | $7,107.90 | 2.4× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,824.71 | $4,355.92 | $5,266.88 | 1.4× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $2,933.82 | $3,452.87 | $3,452.87 | 1.2× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $3,452.87 | $3,452.87 | $3,452.87 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $4,249.68 | $4,780.89 | $4,993.37 | 1.2× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 18 | $12.35 | $700.08 | $1,194.86 | 96.7× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $127.16 | $305.51 | $424.58 | 3.3× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,656.05 | $2,656.05 | $2,656.05 | 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 | $1,503.30 | $2,066.66 | $4,047.18 | 2.7× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 12 | $74.00 | $2,067.12 | $4,384.16 | 59.2× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $4,355.92 | $4,515.29 | $4,993.37 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $2,728.65 | $3,124.62 | $3,294.83 | 1.2× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $4,109.02 | $4,335.34 | $4,571.50 | 1.1× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,824.71 | $4,037.20 | $4,249.68 | 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 | $4,302.80 | $4,780.89 | $4,780.89 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $3,187.26 | $3,187.26 | $3,187.26 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $374.25 | $1,423.72 | $2,101.69 | 5.6× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $127.16 | $305.51 | $418.80 | 3.3× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $4,008.80 | $4,119.20 | $4,229.60 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $963.00 | $4,887.13 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $4,982.00 | $2,989.20 | $338.36 | $923.16 | $4,832.54 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $721.21 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $844.63 | $5,046.50 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $721.21 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $721.21 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $721.21 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $721.21 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $4,859.00 | $912.03 | $170.42 | $729.82 | $3,098.58 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $5,071.00 | $2,535.50 | $374.20 | $728.19 | $4,918.87 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $5,544.08 | $3,880.86 | $335.04 | $3,293.18 | $5,377.76 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $3,911.76 | $3,911.76 | $2,738.23 | $3,051.17 | $3,716.17 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $5,406.00 | $2,703.00 | $1,018.49 | $2,402.43 | $4,995.14 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $4,617.00 | $2,308.50 | $351.34 | $2,356.98 | $4,247.64 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $5,575.00 | $2,787.50 | $808.38 | $2,344.29 | $5,296.25 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $4,982.00 | $2,491.00 | $51.50 | $1,874.96 | $4,832.54 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $5,287.00 | $2,643.50 | $1,046.83 | $1,765.50 | $4,758.30 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $4,032.00 | $2,419.20 | $59.40 | $1,734.67 | $3,911.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $1,697.22 | $5,046.50 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $5,011.00 | $2,505.50 | $345.71 | $1,633.59 | $4,509.90 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $1,617.27 | $5,099.62 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $1,407.71 | $5,046.50 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $1,407.71 | $5,046.50 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $1,400.27 | $4,780.89 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $1,155.38 | $5,046.50 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $7,482.00 | $7,482.00 | $356.43 | $1,148.56 | $7,107.90 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $5,312.10 | $2,656.05 | $97.35 | $1,020.00 | $5,046.50 |
| 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.