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MRI upper extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73221 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
27
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,016.43
Max
$2,154.28
Range multiplier
26.9×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 291 | $16.45 | $1,174.59 | $3,517.94 | 213.9× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 166 | $12.60 | $1,110.44 | $2,482.07 | 197.0× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 156 | $12.60 | $416.15 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $411.16 | $464.21 | $477.48 | 1.2× |
| Cigna | 26 | 139 | $38.70 | $1,446.30 | $3,445.40 | 89.0× |
| medcost | 25 | 99 | $71.00 | $2,093.34 | $3,721.49 | 52.4× |
| Humana | 25 | 72 | $61.13 | $231.47 | $4,655.20 | 76.2× |
| WellCare | 26 | 50 | $12.60 | $416.15 | $861.37 | 68.4× |
| Multiplan | 25 | 47 | $75.00 | $3,264.07 | $4,337.80 | 57.8× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $56.80 | $447.94 | $878.43 | 15.5× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 36 | $258.63 | $1,283.33 | $2,455.30 | 9.5× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $55.69 | $412.03 | $887.34 | 15.9× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $55.69 | $416.15 | $852.84 | 15.3× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $56.25 | $416.15 | $869.90 | 15.5× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $56.25 | $416.15 | $861.37 | 15.3× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $56.25 | $416.15 | $860.59 | 15.3× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $56.25 | $416.15 | $845.48 | 15.0× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 27 | $12.60 | $627.79 | $2,043.38 | 162.2× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 25 | $90.00 | $3,488.90 | $3,721.49 | 41.3× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $2,328.20 | $3,101.24 | $3,488.90 | 1.5× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 22 | $12.35 | $463.27 | $615.59 | 49.8× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $1,713.44 | $1,713.44 | $2,687.41 | 1.6× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $60.00 | $3,295.07 | $5,025.50 | 83.8× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $2,791.12 | $3,178.77 | $3,643.96 | 1.3× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 18 | $12.35 | $477.98 | $793.03 | 64.2× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $2,519.76 | $2,519.76 | $2,519.76 | 1.0× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $2,519.76 | $2,519.76 | $2,519.76 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $3,101.24 | $3,488.90 | $3,643.96 | 1.2× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $1,938.28 | $1,938.28 | $1,938.28 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $74.91 | $197.77 | $287.37 | 3.8× |
| phcs | 9 | 13 | $75.00 | $1,546.20 | $3,127.50 | 41.7× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 13 | $60.00 | $1,030.80 | $2,085.00 | 34.8× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $1,666.46 | $3,370.75 | 34.8× |
| amps | 9 | 13 | $55.00 | $1,116.70 | $2,202.20 | 40.0× |
| CareSource | 9 | 13 | $33.00 | $687.20 | $1,390.00 | 42.1× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 13 | $97.00 | $1,666.46 | $3,370.75 | 34.8× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 13 | $46.00 | $970.67 | $1,914.22 | 41.6× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 12 | $74.00 | $1,411.52 | $2,981.44 | 40.3× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $997.80 | $1,325.02 | $2,647.52 | 2.7× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $1,965.67 | $2,073.82 | $2,120.51 | 1.1× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $2,727.32 | $2,877.38 | $3,165.30 | 1.2× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $2,791.12 | $2,946.18 | $3,101.24 | 1.1× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $3,178.77 | $3,295.07 | $3,643.96 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $242.98 | $243.45 | $268.72 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $231.41 | $231.86 | $255.92 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $3,140.01 | $3,488.90 | $3,488.90 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,325.93 | $2,325.93 | $2,325.93 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $255.96 | $673.56 | $1,485.96 | 5.8× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $2,660.80 | $2,734.00 | $2,807.20 | 1.1× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $2,328.20 | $2,392.25 | $2,456.30 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $477.48 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $870.29 | $3,682.72 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $5,290.00 | $5,290.00 | $243.77 | $812.07 | $5,025.50 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $477.48 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $477.48 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $477.48 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $477.48 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $644.67 | $3,682.72 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,388.00 | $2,032.80 | $231.41 | $627.79 | $3,286.36 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $579.93 | $3,566.43 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $533.03 | $3,682.72 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,475.00 | $1,737.50 | $255.92 | $499.01 | $3,370.75 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 14 | $3,173.00 | — | $15.02 | $331.78 | $1,475.50 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $3,626.74 | $2,538.72 | $226.77 | $2,154.28 | $3,517.94 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $3,517.00 | $1,758.50 | $237.80 | $1,795.43 | $3,235.64 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $3,588.00 | $1,794.00 | $675.98 | $1,594.51 | $3,315.31 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $3,467.00 | $1,733.50 | $502.72 | $1,457.88 | $4,563.00 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $3,509.00 | $1,754.50 | $694.78 | $1,355.71 | $3,158.10 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,388.00 | $1,694.00 | $51.50 | $1,275.20 | $3,286.36 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $2,643.00 | $1,585.80 | $59.40 | $1,180.26 | $2,563.71 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $1,174.59 | $3,682.72 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $3,326.00 | $1,663.00 | $233.99 | $1,084.28 | $2,993.40 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $1,034.07 | $3,721.49 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $1,018.22 | $3,682.72 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $1,018.22 | $3,682.72 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $3,876.55 | $1,938.28 | $55.69 | $1,016.43 | $3,488.90 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $3,835.59 | $1,534.24 | — | — | — |
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.