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CPT 87086 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$13.50
Median
$74.40
Max
$267.81
Range multiplier
19.8×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 240 | $8.07 | $73.92 | $214.61 | 26.6× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 192 | $27.90 | $74.40 | $86.40 | 3.1× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 161 | $6.57 | $31.90 | $149.25 | 22.7× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 119 | $3.79 | $15.53 | $185.28 | 48.9× |
| Cigna | 26 | 115 | $8.07 | $61.80 | $190.76 | 23.6× |
| medcost | 25 | 97 | $8.39 | $90.00 | $228.91 | 27.3× |
| Multiplan | 26 | 47 | $33.75 | $108.00 | $274.67 | 8.1× |
| Humana | 25 | 45 | $5.20 | $8.64 | $154.00 | 29.6× |
| WellCare | 26 | 40 | $7.99 | $14.97 | $52.98 | 6.6× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $6.89 | $76.16 | $88.70 | 12.9× |
| alliance | 15 | 33 | $9.94 | $25.28 | $54.03 | 5.4× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 26 | $6.79 | $15.52 | $47.18 | 6.9× |
| trillium | 15 | 24 | $9.94 | $15.11 | $54.58 | 5.5× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 24 | $39.60 | $214.61 | $228.91 | 5.8× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $29.66 | $190.76 | $214.61 | 7.2× |
| partners | 15 | 24 | $9.94 | $14.67 | $52.46 | 5.3× |
| vaya | 14 | 23 | $10.05 | $14.82 | $53.51 | 5.3× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $29.52 | $105.39 | $137.82 | 4.7× |
| First Health | 11 | 21 | $78.00 | $202.68 | $214.61 | 2.8× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 21 | $9.94 | $14.67 | $52.98 | 5.3× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 21 | $7.83 | $16.14 | $46.26 | 5.9× |
| carolina complete health | 11 | 20 | $9.94 | $11.65 | $52.94 | 5.3× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $42.29 | $195.53 | $224.14 | 5.3× |
| amerihealth caritas | 10 | 19 | $10.05 | $13.50 | $52.01 | 5.2× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $154.99 | $154.99 | $257.51 | 1.7× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $190.76 | $214.61 | $224.14 | 1.2× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $154.99 | $154.99 | $154.99 | 1.0× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 17 | $7.83 | $15.61 | $46.26 | 5.9× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $119.23 | $119.23 | $119.23 | 1.0× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 12 | $43.65 | $116.40 | $116.40 | 2.7× |
| amps | 9 | 12 | $24.75 | $66.00 | $78.00 | 3.2× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 12 | $20.70 | $55.20 | $67.80 | 3.3× |
| CareSource | 9 | 12 | $14.85 | $39.60 | $48.00 | 3.2× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 12 | $27.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 | 2.7× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 12 | $43.65 | $116.40 | $116.40 | 2.7× |
| phcs | 9 | 12 | $33.75 | $90.00 | $108.00 | 3.2× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $12.71 | $17.10 | $32.50 | 2.6× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 11 | $33.30 | $88.80 | $105.60 | 3.2× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $195.53 | $202.68 | $224.14 | 1.1× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $34.74 | $36.90 | $40.50 | 1.2× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $171.68 | $181.22 | $190.76 | 1.1× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $25.04 | $26.60 | $26.60 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $8.64 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $8.47 | $8.47 | $9.07 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $193.14 | $214.61 | $214.61 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $143.07 | $143.07 | $143.07 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 5 | $8.47 | $11.43 | $11.97 | 1.4× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 4 | $10.09 | $10.09 | $10.09 | 1.0× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $29.66 | $30.58 | $31.50 | 1.1× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $33.90 | $34.95 | $36.00 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $99.43 | $226.53 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $97.53 | $226.53 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $72.00 | $8.07 | $78.00 | $116.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.07 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.07 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.07 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | $120.00 | $72.00 | $8.07 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.64 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.07 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $120.00 | $72.00 | $8.07 | $51.60 | $116.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $7.83 | $33.75 | $116.40 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $343.34 | $343.34 | $240.34 | $267.81 | $326.17 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $44.52 | $31.17 | $8.07 | $26.45 | $43.18 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $45.00 | $22.50 | $8.31 | $22.98 | $41.40 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $45.00 | $22.50 | $6.57 | $19.87 | $41.58 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $45.00 | $22.50 | $7.41 | $17.87 | $42.75 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $130.00 | $8.88 | $3.79 | $16.06 | $82.90 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $45.00 | $22.50 | $8.91 | $15.37 | $40.50 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $42.37 | $21.19 | $8.07 | $14.67 | $38.13 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 27 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $4.84 | $13.50 | $166.25 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $121.04 | $228.91 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $119.23 | $226.53 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $110.88 | $226.53 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $110.88 | $226.53 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $105.51 | $226.53 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $105.39 | $214.61 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $238.45 | $119.23 | $8.23 | $103.25 | $219.37 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $146.51 | $58.60 | — | — | — |
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.