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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,289.00 | $106.19 – $711.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $1,289.00 | $104.86 – $711.00 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $1,289.00 | $106.19 – $711.00 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $1,298.85 | $134.46 – $522.22 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $1,311.68 | $255.63 – $3,134.76 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,314.40 | $348.75 – $348.75 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $1,324.33 | $340.00 – $3,000.27 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $1,324.35 | $135.12 – $3,380.45 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $1,325.00 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,327.00 | $99.93 – $101.93 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $1,347.91 | $43.76 – $1,233.84 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $1,354.93 | $131.77 – $4,945.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $1,354.93 | $94.78 – $4,104.35 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $1,356.80 | $124.72 – $2,285.00 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $1,359.60 | $47.18 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $1,359.60 | $47.18 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $1,359.60 | $48.92 – $1,215.09 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $1,359.60 | $106.81 – $1,247.60 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $1,368.00 | $91.94 – $650.82 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $1,382.10 | $46.73 – $94.90 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $1,382.58 | $72.22 – $1,728.22 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $1,382.93 | $56.17 – $4,654.74 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $1,384.30 | $255.63 – $3,134.76 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $1,386.34 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $1,387.80 | $8.40 – $2,316.97 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,388.80 | $116.50 – $458.91 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $1,393.60 | $99.82 – $103.82 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $1,395.49 | $78.03 – $245.18 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $1,396.89 | $21.27 – $2,381.35 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $1,400.64 | $114.29 – $248.76 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $1,405.80 | $88.10 – $1,874.40 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $1,407.60 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $1,407.60 | $177.00 – $177.00 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $1,410.27 | $71.32 – $83.20 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $1,414.80 | $101.79 – $142.51 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $1,414.80 | $1.00 – $2,169.36 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $1,414.80 | $801.72 – $1,721.34 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $1,414.80 | $120.46 – $1,108.26 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,421.28 | $372.00 – $3,624.53 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,422.23 | $106.88 – $1,610.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $1,422.85 | $126.92 – $139.62 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $1,424.16 | $94.78 – $4,104.35 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $1,426.60 | $97.42 – $215.52 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $1,430.20 | $46.73 – $1,197.08 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $1,436.50 | $59.96 – $563.64 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $1,444.30 | $94.70 – $240.32 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $1,447.80 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $1,447.80 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $1,447.80 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $1,447.80 | not published |