Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) CT scan (with contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT lumbar spine with contrast · CPT 72132
$140.40
lowest cash price
$1,824.55
national median
$18,188.77
highest cash price
907
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $140.40–$18,188.77 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,394.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,858.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,012.40 | $2,878.20 | $4,113.72 |
| Arizona | 23 | $333.25 | $586.80 | $3,140.89 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $539.40 | $1,673.75 | $3,367.00 |
| California | 90 | $695.24 | $2,912.00 | $10,269.10 |
| Colorado | 17 | $382.43 | $6,207.41 | $8,021.50 |
| Florida | 72 | $647.32 | $4,801.86 | $18,188.77 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,158.84 | $2,272.00 | $9,689.70 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $758.08 | $758.08 | $1,890.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $700.00 | $2,446.20 | $4,254.48 |
| Indiana | 26 | $542.40 | $816.00 | $3,823.33 |
| Iowa | 28 | $827.51 | $1,824.55 | $8,063.70 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,321.20 | $5,034.65 | $11,001.87 |
| Kentucky | 24 | $940.01 | $2,461.80 | $4,843.52 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $483.08 | $483.08 | $483.08 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,310.45 | $2,049.00 | $5,227.40 |
| Maryland | 2 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $479.72 | $1,786.00 | $2,858.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $647.76 | $2,185.60 | $2,769.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $239.14 | $827.08 | $1,774.24 |
| Missouri | 20 | $1,018.60 | $1,329.90 | $5,841.62 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,600.00 | $1,600.00 | $1,828.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $1,094.10 | $1,389.50 | $2,864.50 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,246.56 | $2,779.80 | $3,878.16 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,481.90 | $2,481.90 | $2,481.90 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $390.30 | $495.27 | $768.74 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,587.62 | $2,587.62 | $2,587.62 |
| New York | 24 | $422.61 | $669.60 | $4,532.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,850.88 | $1,850.88 | $4,598.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,589.60 | $1,589.60 | $2,820.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $900.00 | $1,601.60 | $3,509.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $902.80 | $1,848.60 | $4,180.55 |
| Oregon | 13 | $215.46 | $992.16 | $2,346.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $472.00 | $1,424.40 | $4,599.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $827.50 | $1,294.80 | $8,242.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $2,199.20 | $2,445.60 | $2,680.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $507.92 | $598.62 | $12,279.50 |
| Texas | 114 | $686.73 | $2,381.40 | $16,236.00 |
| Virginia | 41 | $549.24 | $1,862.00 | $10,036.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,007.24 | $1,670.76 | $2,930.88 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $246.50 | $1,085.50 | $2,551.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $428.64 | $1,570.00 | $4,905.25 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $803.04 | $2,344.80 | $2,684.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $5,227.40 | $57.28 – $4,746.48 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $5,291.41 | $233.92 – $2,404.92 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $5,529.60 | $233.92 – $10,444.80 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $5,593.59 | $171.14 – $801.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $5,641.02 | $233.92 – $1,778.70 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $5,838.58 | $173.75 – $801.00 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $5,841.62 | $206.69 – $326.74 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $5,888.58 | $373.43 – $827.96 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $5,897.27 | not published |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $6,076.14 | $470.15 – $1,637.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $6,166.41 | $495.35 – $2,068.77 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $6,200.33 | $453.77 – $10,404.66 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $6,207.41 | $211.34 – $680.84 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $6,207.41 | $211.34 – $680.84 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $6,207.41 | $211.34 – $680.84 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $6,207.41 | $211.34 – $688.40 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $6,207.41 | $211.34 – $680.84 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $6,365.58 | $459.25 – $616.10 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $6,637.08 | $337.22 – $808.79 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $6,772.97 | $217.26 – $1,556.04 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $6,785.73 | $364.32 – $825.81 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $6,840.08 | $144.84 – $828.27 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $7,026.00 | $364.32 – $965.45 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $7,028.00 | $155.78 – $828.27 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $7,119.82 | $173.75 – $801.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $7,606.02 | $453.77 – $14,701.96 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $7,963.30 | $173.75 – $801.00 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $8,021.50 | $135.61 – $828.27 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $8,035.82 | $347.52 – $665.25 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $8,063.70 | $53.20 – $8,940.62 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $8,242.00 | $199.32 – $693.07 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $8,242.00 | $199.32 – $663.22 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $8,418.17 | $171.14 – $801.00 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $8,472.61 | $332.53 – $808.79 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $8,472.61 | $583.11 – $583.11 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $8,472.61 | $332.53 – $808.79 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $8,472.61 | $332.53 – $958.38 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $8,472.61 | $332.53 – $808.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $9,536.00 | $625.80 – $4,223.77 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $9,676.14 | $337.22 – $958.38 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $9,689.70 | $362.59 – $1,008.00 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $10,036.00 | $197.55 – $828.27 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $10,269.10 | $233.92 – $4,436.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $10,277.66 | $828.27 – $3,900.26 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $11,001.87 | $206.69 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $12,155.75 | $828.27 – $3,727.36 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $12,279.50 | $184.23 – $616.10 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $12,693.62 | $332.53 – $808.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $14,199.00 | $625.80 – $4,034.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $14,457.31 | $828.27 – $3,900.26 |