Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) CT scan (without contrast) cost at US hospitals
CT lumbar spine without contrast · CPT 72131
$107.40
lowest cash price
$1,450.80
national median
$14,219.39
highest cash price
914
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 | 24 | $125.84 | $489.02 | $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 | 35 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $8,990.00 | $185.25 – $2,593.11 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $9,000.92 | $109.17 – $199.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $9,148.55 | $245.18 – $2,394.50 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $9,606.00 | $163.40 – $245.18 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $10,442.21 | $108.66 – $302.06 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $11,003.16 | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $11,034.36 | $109.17 – $242.37 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $11,054.67 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $11,125.50 | $245.18 – $2,288.35 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $11,987.34 | $153.70 – $459.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $12,906.00 | $185.25 – $2,476.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $13,436.61 | $245.18 – $2,394.50 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $13,925.72 | $102.66 – $190.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $14,219.39 | $245.18 – $2,394.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $104.75 – $801.00 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $61.16 – $322.75 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $59.96 – $474.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,593.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,319.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,593.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,458.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,457.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,478.00 – $2,394.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,435.59 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,362.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,435.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,358.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,568.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,571.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,358.79 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $115.94 – $2,457.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,435.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,288.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,571.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,265.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,458.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,228.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $245.18 – $2,262.36 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $185.25 – $2,571.87 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $112.17 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $169.18 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $115.94 – $245.18 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $115.47 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $107.93 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $112.17 – $245.18 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $110.76 – $245.18 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $102.66 – $224.16 |