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Urine culture identification
CPT 87088 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
28
Min
$8.58
Median
$34.33
Max
$233.30
Range multiplier
27.2×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | 26 | 238 | $8.09 | $37.26 | $108.80 | 13.4× |
| bcbsfl | 9 | 192 | $60.76 | $84.00 | $97.92 | 1.6× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 26 | 158 | $7.02 | $27.35 | $93.43 | 13.3× |
| Cigna | 26 | 115 | $8.09 | $36.80 | $87.07 | 10.8× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 107 | $3.80 | $17.41 | $91.52 | 24.1× |
| medcost | 24 | 96 | $13.46 | $41.05 | $127.84 | 9.5× |
| Multiplan | 25 | 45 | $45.08 | $65.22 | $239.28 | 5.3× |
| Humana | 25 | 43 | $5.21 | $8.66 | $108.36 | 20.8× |
| WellCare | 25 | 39 | $7.10 | $14.87 | $47.18 | 6.6× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 33 | $12.55 | $23.13 | $62.05 | 4.9× |
| alliance | 15 | 33 | $7.04 | $10.18 | $20.47 | 2.9× |
| amerihealth | 16 | 26 | $11.85 | $18.33 | $47.18 | 4.0× |
| trillium | 15 | 24 | $7.31 | $9.98 | $20.47 | 2.8× |
| beechstreet | 12 | 24 | $59.73 | $63.16 | $122.40 | 2.0× |
| healthgram | 12 | 24 | $47.60 | $54.92 | $87.07 | 1.8× |
| partners | 15 | 24 | $6.87 | $10.08 | $20.47 | 3.0× |
| vaya | 14 | 23 | $7.17 | $10.08 | $15.41 | 2.1× |
| employers health network | 10 | 22 | $30.34 | $36.38 | $67.91 | 2.2× |
| healthy blue | 12 | 21 | $7.10 | $10.08 | $20.47 | 2.9× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 21 | $14.82 | $17.07 | $46.26 | 3.1× |
| choicecare | 10 | 20 | $49.43 | $56.29 | $87.07 | 1.8× |
| quik trip | 10 | 19 | $44.62 | $44.62 | $224.33 | 5.0× |
| carolina complete health | 10 | 19 | $7.10 | $10.08 | $20.47 | 2.9× |
| First Health | 10 | 19 | $46.80 | $58.35 | $61.79 | 1.3× |
| private health care systems | 9 | 18 | $54.92 | $61.79 | $64.53 | 1.2× |
| gmmi | 9 | 18 | $44.62 | $44.62 | $44.62 | 1.0× |
| amerihealth caritas | 9 | 18 | $6.97 | $10.08 | $14.97 | 2.1× |
| carolina complete | 14 | 17 | $14.72 | $17.74 | $46.26 | 3.1× |
| physician reach out | 8 | 16 | $34.33 | $34.33 | $34.33 | 1.0× |
| amps | 9 | 12 | $53.90 | $66.00 | $88.40 | 1.6× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 12 | $45.08 | $55.29 | $76.84 | 1.7× |
| CareSource | 9 | 12 | $32.34 | $39.60 | $54.40 | 1.7× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 12 | $95.06 | $116.40 | $131.92 | 1.4× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 12 | $95.06 | $116.40 | $131.92 | 1.4× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 12 | $58.80 | $72.00 | $81.60 | 1.4× |
| phcs | 9 | 12 | $73.50 | $90.00 | $122.40 | 1.7× |
| oscar | 6 | 12 | $20.40 | $26.60 | $66.90 | 3.3× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 11 | $72.52 | $88.80 | $119.68 | 1.7× |
| directnet | 5 | 10 | $28.96 | $42.55 | $48.46 | 1.7× |
| private healthcare systems | 5 | 10 | $44.10 | $59.04 | $67.24 | 1.5× |
| lifesynch community choice care | 5 | 10 | $56.29 | $58.35 | $64.53 | 1.1× |
| carolina behavioral health | 5 | 10 | $49.43 | $52.18 | $54.92 | 1.1× |
| pace of the southern piedmont | 9 | 9 | $8.09 | $8.09 | $8.66 | 1.1× |
| liberty health | 9 | 9 | $8.49 | $8.49 | $9.09 | 1.1× |
| provider select | 4 | 8 | $55.61 | $61.79 | $61.79 | 1.1× |
| magellan | 7 | 7 | $41.19 | $41.19 | $41.19 | 1.0× |
| cone health | 2 | 4 | $47.60 | $49.00 | $50.40 | 1.1× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 4 | $10.11 | $10.11 | $10.11 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 3 | 4 | $8.49 | $12.01 | $23.54 | 2.8× |
| first carolina care | 2 | 4 | $54.40 | $56.00 | $57.60 | 1.1× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 16 | — | — | $4.85 | $8.58 | $26.56 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 23 | $136.00 | $81.60 | $8.09 | $78.40 | $131.92 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 24 | $126.00 | $63.00 | $8.66 | $78.12 | $122.22 |
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $72.00 | $8.09 | $78.00 | $116.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.09 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.09 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.09 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.09 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 23 | $120.00 | $72.00 | $8.09 | $74.40 | $116.40 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 22 | $120.00 | $60.00 | $8.09 | $70.08 | $116.40 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 30 | $91.65 | $64.16 | $8.09 | $54.44 | $88.90 |
| Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc. | Lexington | NC | 23 | $82.00 | $41.00 | $11.97 | $36.21 | $75.77 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 28 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $8.24 | $35.37 | $65.90 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 26 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $8.25 | $34.33 | $65.22 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 28 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $8.25 | $33.13 | $65.22 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 28 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $8.25 | $33.13 | $65.22 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 31 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $8.25 | $30.58 | $61.79 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 29 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $8.25 | $30.41 | $65.22 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 28 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $6.87 | $29.73 | $63.16 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 27 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $8.25 | $29.18 | $65.22 |
| High Point Medical Center | High Point | NC | 19 | $72.00 | $36.00 | $11.85 | $28.59 | $68.40 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 25 | $68.65 | $34.33 | $7.74 | $28.15 | $65.22 |
| Wrmc Hospital Operating Corporation | North Wilkesboro | NC | 19 | $49.00 | $24.50 | $8.33 | $25.02 | $45.08 |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 22 | $72.00 | $36.00 | $14.14 | $24.09 | $64.80 |
| Pam Specialty Hosp. Of Rocky Mount | Rocky Mount | NC | 11 | $299.10 | $299.10 | $209.37 | $233.30 | $284.15 |
| Davie Medical Center | Bermuda Run | NC | 27 | $68.00 | $34.00 | $8.09 | $20.81 | $61.20 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 13 | $78.00 | $8.90 | $3.80 | $12.83 | $49.74 |
| Harris Regional Hospital | Sylva | NC | 0 | $126.43 | $50.57 | — | — | — |
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.