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MRI upper extremity joint with and without contrast
CPT 73223 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
27
Min
$80.00
Median
$1,397.13
Max
$3,295.59
Range multiplier
41.2×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 261 | $16.45 | $1,913.37 | $6,164.93 | 374.8× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 145 | $12.60 | $1,601.72 | $4,408.26 | 349.9× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $611.20 | $690.06 | $709.78 | 1.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 143 | $12.60 | $603.32 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| Cigna | 26 | 135 | $38.70 | $1,643.80 | $5,270.72 | 136.2× |
| medcost | 25 | 95 | $71.00 | $2,957.51 | $5,270.72 | 74.2× |
| Humana | 25 | 70 | $72.00 | $345.78 | $6,325.10 | 87.8× |
| WellCare | 26 | 48 | $12.60 | $635.15 | $1,494.03 | 118.6× |
| Multiplan | 25 | 45 | $75.00 | $5,035.19 | $6,004.80 | 80.1× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $90.54 | $641.44 | $1,504.47 | 16.6× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $88.76 | $635.15 | $1,475.10 | 16.6× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $88.76 | $628.86 | $1,519.49 | 17.1× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $841.95 | $1,914.86 | $3,756.08 | 4.5× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $89.65 | $635.15 | $1,490.11 | 16.6× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $89.65 | $635.15 | $1,257.00 | 14.0× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $89.65 | $635.15 | $1,238.90 | 13.8× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $89.65 | $635.15 | $1,155.97 | 12.9× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 25 | $12.60 | $965.41 | $2,432.07 | 193.0× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $4,240.16 | $4,285.18 | $5,337.60 | 1.3× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 23 | $90.00 | $4,770.18 | $5,871.36 | 65.2× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $2,342.69 | $2,342.69 | $4,111.16 | 1.8× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $60.00 | $4,505.17 | $6,441.00 | 107.3× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $3,816.14 | $4,346.16 | $5,270.72 | 1.4× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 20 | $12.35 | $677.38 | $887.78 | 71.9× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $3,445.13 | $3,445.13 | $3,445.13 | 1.0× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $3,445.13 | $3,445.13 | $3,445.13 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $4,240.16 | $4,770.18 | $4,982.19 | 1.2× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 16 | $12.35 | $704.02 | $1,475.10 | 119.4× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $2,650.10 | $2,650.10 | $2,650.10 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $119.36 | $374.07 | $442.91 | 3.7× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $1,855.80 | $2,326.01 | $4,050.13 | 2.2× |
| phcs | 9 | 11 | $75.00 | $2,897.25 | $4,476.60 | 59.7× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 11 | $60.00 | $1,967.40 | $2,984.40 | 49.7× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 11 | $97.00 | $3,180.63 | $4,824.78 | 49.7× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 11 | $97.00 | $3,180.63 | $4,824.78 | 49.7× |
| CareSource | 9 | 11 | $33.00 | $1,274.79 | $1,989.60 | 60.3× |
| amps | 9 | 11 | $55.00 | $2,124.65 | $3,175.90 | 57.7× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 11 | $46.00 | $1,776.98 | $2,760.59 | 60.0× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 10 | $74.00 | $1,473.31 | $4,299.68 | 58.1× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $3,816.14 | $4,028.15 | $4,240.16 | 1.1× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $4,346.16 | $4,505.17 | $4,982.19 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $2,473.93 | $3,857.46 | $3,943.15 | 1.6× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $3,767.40 | $5,352.14 | $5,471.04 | 1.5× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $338.36 | $339.02 | $374.20 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $355.28 | $355.97 | $392.91 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $4,293.16 | $4,770.18 | $4,770.18 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $3,180.12 | $3,180.12 | $3,180.12 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $374.25 | $1,750.30 | $1,904.50 | 5.1× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $4,330.20 | $4,449.55 | $4,568.90 | 1.1× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $119.36 | $371.18 | $442.91 | 3.7× |
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 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $963.00 | $5,035.19 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $906.00 | $4,876.18 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $4,886.00 | $2,931.60 | $338.36 | $905.37 | $4,739.42 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $709.78 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $819.94 | $5,035.19 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $709.78 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $709.78 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $709.78 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $709.78 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $4,974.00 | $2,487.00 | $374.20 | $714.26 | $4,824.78 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 14 | $4,658.00 | — | $15.02 | $464.85 | $2,976.33 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $5,548.13 | $3,883.70 | $335.04 | $3,295.59 | $5,381.69 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $6,672.00 | $3,336.00 | $1,257.00 | $2,965.04 | $6,164.93 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $6,658.00 | $3,329.00 | $965.41 | $2,799.69 | $6,325.10 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $6,527.00 | $3,263.50 | $1,292.35 | $2,160.44 | $5,874.30 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $4,186.00 | $2,093.00 | $351.34 | $2,136.95 | $3,851.12 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $3,811.00 | $2,286.60 | $59.40 | $1,947.72 | $3,696.67 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $6,186.00 | $3,093.00 | $345.71 | $1,855.80 | $5,567.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $4,886.00 | $2,443.00 | $51.50 | $1,838.78 | $4,739.42 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $1,657.37 | $5,035.19 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $1,423.10 | $5,088.19 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $1,404.55 | $4,770.18 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $1,397.13 | $5,035.19 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $1,397.13 | $5,035.19 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $5,300.20 | $2,650.10 | $88.76 | $1,086.40 | $5,035.19 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $6,780.00 | $6,780.00 | $356.43 | $1,040.80 | $6,441.00 |
| 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.