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Initial hospital care, high complexity
CPT 99223 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in NC
Hospitals
21
Min
$62.00
Median
$162.48
Max
$1,526.92
Range multiplier
24.6×
By payer (49 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bcbsfl | 9 | 144 | $62.00 | $70.00 | $72.00 | 1.2× |
| Aetna | 21 | 122 | $16.45 | $80.00 | $4,135.00 | 251.4× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 21 | 81 | $12.60 | $63.77 | $1,917.84 | 152.2× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 21 | 70 | $12.60 | $169.41 | $9,368.00 | 743.5× |
| medcost | 18 | 36 | $71.00 | $258.37 | $422.74 | 6.0× |
| Cigna | 21 | 35 | $38.70 | $160.87 | $8,548.00 | 220.9× |
| Humana | 20 | 29 | $72.00 | $164.09 | $165.70 | 2.3× |
| WellCare | 19 | 19 | $12.60 | $160.87 | $181.35 | 14.4× |
| amerihealth | 10 | 11 | $12.60 | $18.94 | $2,024.00 | 160.6× |
| vaya | 9 | 9 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.35 | 1.0× |
| employers choice network | 9 | 9 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 | 1.0× |
| amerihealth caritas | 9 | 9 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.35 | 1.0× |
| amps | 9 | 9 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $65.00 | 1.2× |
| healthy blue | 9 | 9 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.35 | 1.0× |
| phcs | 9 | 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $90.00 | 1.2× |
| plotkin health | 9 | 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1.0× |
| CareSource | 9 | 9 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $40.00 | 1.2× |
| alliance | 9 | 9 | $183.14 | $183.14 | $183.14 | 1.0× |
| three rivers provider network | 9 | 9 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 | 1.0× |
| carolina complete | 9 | 9 | $12.35 | $18.17 | $38.55 | 3.1× |
| trillium | 9 | 9 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $181.35 | 1.0× |
| carolina complete health | 9 | 9 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.35 | 1.0× |
| choicecare | 9 | 9 | $324.64 | $324.64 | $324.64 | 1.0× |
| atlantic corporation dba atlantic packaging | 9 | 9 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $56.50 | 1.2× |
| Multiplan | 9 | 9 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $90.00 | 1.2× |
| nc department of public safety | 9 | 9 | $12.35 | $18.17 | $38.55 | 3.1× |
| partners | 9 | 9 | $179.55 | $181.35 | $181.35 | 1.0× |
| ortho carolina | 4 | 8 | $201.09 | $201.09 | $201.09 | 1.0× |
| primary physician care | 8 | 8 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $88.00 | 1.2× |
| Ambetter | 4 | 4 | $30.00 | $340.65 | $340.65 | 11.4× |
| beechstreet | 2 | 2 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1.0× |
| devoted health | 2 | 2 | $158.47 | $162.89 | $167.30 | 1.1× |
| orthocarolina | 1 | 2 | $201.09 | $201.09 | $201.09 | 1.0× |
| wellpoint | 1 | 1 | $1,136.00 | $1,136.00 | $1,136.00 | 1.0× |
| carolina caring | 1 | 1 | $377.31 | $377.31 | $377.31 | 1.0× |
| corporate benefits service | 1 | 1 | $405.99 | $405.99 | $405.99 | 1.0× |
| Emblem Health | 1 | 1 | $5,835.00 | $5,835.00 | $5,835.00 | 1.0× |
| First Health | 1 | 1 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1.0× |
| healthteam | 1 | 1 | $158.47 | $158.47 | $158.47 | 1.0× |
| liberty | 1 | 1 | $164.09 | $164.09 | $164.09 | 1.0× |
| longevity health | 1 | 1 | $158.47 | $158.47 | $158.47 | 1.0× |
| Molina | 1 | 1 | $158.47 | $158.47 | $158.47 | 1.0× |
| qualcare inc | 1 | 1 | $800.95 | $800.95 | $800.95 | 1.0× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 1 | 1 | $18.77 | $18.77 | $18.77 | 1.0× |
| surgery plus | 1 | 1 | $264.12 | $264.12 | $264.12 | 1.0× |
| transformhealth | 1 | 1 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1.0× |
| troy | 1 | 1 | $160.87 | $160.87 | $160.87 | 1.0× |
| va communicare care | 1 | 1 | $160.87 | $160.87 | $160.87 | 1.0× |
| vaya health | 1 | 1 | $162.48 | $162.48 | $162.48 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville Medical Center | Thomasville | NC | 20 | — | — | $18.17 | $69.35 | $97.00 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Winston Salem | NC | 21 | — | — | $18.57 | $68.70 | $97.00 |
| Medical Park Hospital | Winston-Salem | NC | 21 | — | — | $23.71 | $68.70 | $97.00 |
| Brunswick Community Hospital | Bolivia | NC | 21 | — | — | $14.08 | $62.20 | $97.00 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Charlotte | NC | 20 | — | — | $17.42 | $62.00 | $97.00 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville | Huntersville | NC | 20 | — | — | $12.35 | $62.00 | $97.00 |
| Presbyterian Hospital Matthews | Matthews | NC | 20 | — | — | $13.01 | $62.00 | $97.00 |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 20 | — | — | $32.40 | $62.00 | $97.00 |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Ctr | Charlotte | NC | 20 | — | — | $20.39 | $62.00 | $97.00 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton | NC | 17 | — | — | $160.87 | $182.25 | $518.92 |
| Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte | NC | 16 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby | NC | 15 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Atrium Health Kings Mountain | Kings Mountain | NC | 15 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro | NC | 16 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte | NC | 16 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord | NC | 16 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albemarle | NC | 16 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe | NC | 16 | — | — | $160.87 | $181.35 | $518.92 |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | Whiteville | NC | 11 | — | — | $160.87 | $162.48 | $168.91 |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia | NC | 12 | — | — | $150.93 | $158.47 | $405.99 |
| New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | NC | 10 | — | — | $15.02 | $1,526.92 | $9,368.00 |
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.