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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $1,553.17 | $340.00 – $3,000.27 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $1,554.00 | $105.30 – $157.95 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $1,554.00 | $104.17 – $404.07 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $1,554.50 | $101.06 – $111.16 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $1,556.10 | $134.46 – $522.22 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $1,556.40 | $35.75 – $650.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $1,556.75 | $94.70 – $240.32 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $1,557.40 | $94.70 – $511.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,568.00 | $43.57 – $789.88 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $1,571.05 | $101.16 – $2,417.00 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,574.50 | $104.87 – $107.95 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $1,579.80 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,595.10 | $91.74 – $475.95 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $1,597.50 | $124.00 – $124.00 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,600.00 | $107.00 – $107.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,608.50 | $104.04 – $107.10 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,608.50 | $104.04 – $2,753.72 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,608.50 | $104.04 – $2,753.72 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,608.50 | $104.04 – $2,753.72 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,608.50 | $104.04 – $2,753.72 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,608.50 | $104.04 – $1,036.66 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,608.50 | $104.04 – $2,753.72 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $1,609.40 | $98.49 – $2,476.00 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $1,609.40 | $98.49 – $2,476.00 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $1,610.70 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $1,610.70 | $105.23 – $194.68 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $1,610.70 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $1,610.70 | $91.62 – $306.85 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $1,610.70 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $1,610.70 | $106.19 – $196.45 |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $1,610.70 | $104.86 – $205.53 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $1,610.70 | $298.22 – $344.93 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $1,610.70 | $102.88 – $201.64 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $1,610.70 | $103.69 – $203.23 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $1,610.70 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $1,611.60 | $35.75 – $650.00 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,625.40 | $116.50 – $403.49 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $1,639.61 | $161.64 – $2,612.26 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,644.12 | $85.22 – $13,975.02 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $1,655.02 | $99.77 – $2,068.78 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $1,655.02 | $99.77 – $2,482.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $1,655.02 | $99.77 – $2,482.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $1,655.02 | $141.23 – $2,206.70 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $1,656.85 | $59.96 – $139.62 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $1,666.60 | $98.91 – $102.86 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $1,668.60 | not published |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $1,668.75 | $1,556.00 – $1,556.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,668.75 | $1,739.00 – $1,739.00 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $1,670.50 | $59.96 – $1,028.37 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $1,671.00 | not published |