Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) CT scan (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT lumbar spine without contrast · CPT 72131
$107.40
lowest cash price
$1,468.80
national median
$14,219.39
highest cash price
911
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $107.40–$14,219.39 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,382.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,554.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $1,773.72 | $2,506.14 | $3,532.62 |
| Arizona | 23 | $266.57 | $469.33 | $2,935.36 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $526.65 | $1,450.15 | $2,570.00 |
| California | 90 | $712.18 | $2,387.31 | $5,683.95 |
| Colorado | 17 | $305.94 | $5,672.28 | $5,672.28 |
| Florida | 68 | $596.70 | $4,241.10 | $14,219.39 |
| Georgia | 25 | $884.75 | $1,610.70 | $10,442.21 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $718.08 | $718.08 | $1,597.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $500.28 | $2,161.16 | $3,577.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $481.12 | $699.50 | $3,438.88 |
| Iowa | 31 | $685.79 | $1,517.10 | $4,083.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $1,204.40 | $4,947.46 | $11,003.16 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $583.77 | $2,088.60 | $4,361.58 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $399.36 | $399.36 | $399.36 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,267.40 | $1,430.20 | $2,649.25 |
| Maryland | 2 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $143.75 | $1,151.00 | $2,401.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $431.81 | $1,854.40 | $2,592.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $207.68 | $755.63 | $960.44 |
| Missouri | 20 | $815.10 | $880.00 | $4,902.08 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,148.80 | $1,148.80 | $1,314.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $714.84 | $1,177.50 | $2,670.70 |
| Nevada | 4 | $997.15 | $1,382.93 | $1,929.36 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,107.70 | $2,107.70 | $2,107.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $116.22 | $434.08 | $732.15 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,094.12 | $2,094.12 | $2,094.12 |
| New York | 23 | $125.84 | $125.84 | $3,358.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,327.00 | $1,504.05 | $2,775.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1,284.00 | $1,468.80 | $2,568.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $477.10 | $1,099.20 | $2,529.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $843.69 | $1,557.40 | $4,180.55 |
| Oregon | 13 | $175.50 | $911.04 | $2,134.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $286.00 | $876.00 | $2,937.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $765.00 | $1,715.40 | $6,771.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $1,950.40 | $2,376.00 | $2,652.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $507.92 | $598.62 | $11,987.34 |
| Texas | 112 | $434.94 | $2,054.79 | $13,925.72 |
| Virginia | 43 | $422.70 | $1,447.80 | $9,606.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $444.00 | $1,204.76 | $1,844.70 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $296.00 | $892.00 | $1,789.80 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $369.36 | $1,470.00 | $3,187.15 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $642.18 | $1,875.60 | $2,147.56 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $1,450.15 | $94.70 – $958.22 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $1,450.15 | $94.70 – $958.22 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $1,450.15 | $94.70 – $958.22 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $1,450.80 | $94.70 – $958.22 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $1,468.80 | $352.55 – $1,652.40 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $1,468.80 | $352.55 – $1,652.40 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,470.00 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $1,472.25 | $90.66 – $958.22 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $1,476.95 | $255.63 – $3,761.72 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $1,482.21 | $72.22 – $1,852.76 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,495.45 | $77.56 – $199.58 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $1,495.45 | $428.45 – $428.45 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $1,495.45 | $428.45 – $428.45 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $1,497.10 | $76.16 – $1,391.34 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $1,498.25 | $98.68 – $2,305.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,857.70 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,767.45 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,767.45 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,887.78 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,647.13 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,857.70 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,857.70 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,857.70 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,857.70 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,767.45 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,767.45 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,504.05 | $43.99 – $2,707.29 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $1,507.35 | $93.79 – $2,319.00 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $1,508.16 | $1,351.06 – $3,079.16 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $1,510.00 | $160.73 – $2,718.00 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $1,517.10 | $924.03 – $2,334.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $1,517.10 | $882.25 – $2,627.15 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $1,517.10 | $892.05 – $2,334.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $1,517.10 | $1,201.31 – $2,439.50 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $1,517.10 | $98.96 – $2,334.00 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $1,526.10 | $8.40 – $1,372.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $1,530.75 | $90.66 – $958.22 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $1,531.35 | $56.17 – $4,654.74 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $1,539.58 | $1,099.70 – $3,079.16 |