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MRI lower extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
27
Min
$80.00
Median
$976.91
Max
$2,268.18
Range multiplier
28.4×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 315 | $16.45 | $1,171.20 | $3,703.94 | 225.2× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 186 | $12.60 | $1,168.58 | $2,459.08 | 195.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 164 | $12.60 | $423.21 | $4,563.00 | 362.1× |
| Cigna | 26 | 146 | $38.70 | $1,443.67 | $3,627.57 | 93.7× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $418.64 | $472.66 | $486.17 | 1.2× |
| medcost | 25 | 125 | $71.00 | $1,989.75 | $3,690.82 | 52.0× |
| Humana | 25 | 76 | $61.13 | $231.69 | $4,612.08 | 75.4× |
| WellCare | 26 | 54 | $12.60 | $423.21 | $854.27 | 67.8× |
| Multiplan | 25 | 51 | $75.00 | $3,223.68 | $4,297.62 | 57.3× |
| alliance | 15 | 42 | $56.80 | $444.25 | $871.19 | 15.3× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 36 | $258.63 | $1,272.76 | $2,585.12 | 10.0× |
| trillium | 15 | 33 | $55.69 | $419.02 | $880.03 | 15.8× |
| partners | 15 | 33 | $55.69 | $423.21 | $852.67 | 15.3× |
| vaya | 14 | 32 | $56.25 | $423.21 | $862.73 | 15.3× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 31 | $12.60 | $566.83 | $2,035.82 | 161.6× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 30 | $56.25 | $423.21 | $854.27 | 15.2× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 29 | $56.25 | $423.21 | $853.50 | 15.2× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 28 | $56.25 | $423.21 | $838.51 | 14.9× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 27 | $90.00 | $3,460.14 | $3,690.82 | 41.0× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 26 | $12.35 | $462.82 | $609.60 | 49.4× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $2,318.40 | $3,075.68 | $3,627.57 | 1.6× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 22 | $12.35 | $474.06 | $789.87 | 64.0× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $1,699.31 | $1,699.31 | $2,829.50 | 1.7× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $60.00 | $3,267.91 | $4,978.95 | 83.0× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $2,768.11 | $3,152.57 | $3,627.57 | 1.3× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $3,075.68 | $3,460.14 | $3,613.92 | 1.2× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $2,498.99 | $2,498.99 | $2,498.99 | 1.0× |
| quik trip | 9 | 18 | $2,498.99 | $2,498.99 | $2,498.99 | 1.0× |
| phcs | 9 | 17 | $75.00 | $1,989.75 | $3,127.50 | 41.7× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 17 | $97.00 | $2,184.44 | $3,370.75 | 34.8× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 17 | $46.00 | $1,220.38 | $1,895.57 | 41.2× |
| amps | 9 | 17 | $55.00 | $1,459.15 | $2,180.75 | 39.6× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 17 | $97.00 | $2,184.44 | $3,370.75 | 34.8× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 17 | $60.00 | $1,351.20 | $2,085.00 | 34.8× |
| CareSource | 9 | 17 | $33.00 | $875.49 | $1,390.00 | 42.1× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 16 | $74.00 | $1,900.33 | $2,952.40 | 39.9× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 16 | $74.91 | $197.39 | $287.37 | 3.8× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $1,922.30 | $1,922.30 | $1,922.30 | 1.0× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $993.60 | $1,320.10 | $2,787.50 | 2.8× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $2,768.11 | $2,921.90 | $3,075.68 | 1.1× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $2,715.84 | $2,865.90 | $3,153.60 | 1.2× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $3,152.57 | $3,267.91 | $3,613.92 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $1,957.39 | $2,065.55 | $2,112.23 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $231.41 | $231.86 | $255.92 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $242.98 | $243.45 | $268.72 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $3,114.13 | $3,460.14 | $3,460.14 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $2,306.76 | $2,306.76 | $2,306.76 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $255.96 | $673.56 | $1,472.20 | 5.8× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 4 | $74.91 | $197.39 | $283.46 | 3.8× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $2,649.60 | $2,722.80 | $2,796.00 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $976.91 | $3,652.37 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $976.91 | $3,652.37 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $956.92 | $3,460.14 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | — | — | $23.71 | $90.00 | $486.17 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 26 | $5,241.00 | $5,241.00 | $243.77 | $804.55 | $4,978.95 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | — | — | $12.35 | $80.00 | $486.17 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $32.40 | $80.00 | $486.17 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | — | — | $20.39 | $80.00 | $486.17 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | — | — | $13.01 | $80.00 | $486.17 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $665.69 | $3,652.37 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $518.25 | $3,652.37 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $3,475.00 | $1,737.50 | $255.92 | $499.01 | $3,370.75 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $454.82 | $3,652.37 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $452.83 | $3,537.03 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 14 | $2,458.00 | — | $15.02 | $331.78 | $1,472.05 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $3,818.49 | $2,672.95 | $226.77 | $2,268.18 | $3,703.94 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $3,504.00 | $1,752.00 | $237.80 | $1,788.80 | $3,223.68 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $3,355.00 | $2,013.00 | $231.41 | $1,739.82 | $3,254.35 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $3,574.00 | $1,787.00 | $673.34 | $1,588.29 | $3,302.38 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $3,355.00 | $1,677.50 | $51.50 | $1,549.35 | $3,254.35 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $3,455.00 | $1,727.50 | $500.98 | $1,452.83 | $4,563.00 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $3,495.00 | $1,747.50 | $692.01 | $1,350.30 | $3,145.50 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $2,617.00 | $1,570.20 | $59.40 | $1,272.38 | $2,538.49 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $3,312.00 | $1,656.00 | $233.99 | $1,079.71 | $2,980.80 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $1,020.00 | $3,652.37 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $3,844.60 | $1,922.30 | $55.69 | $1,019.41 | $3,690.82 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $3,799.60 | $1,519.84 | — | — | — |
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.