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CT lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72131 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in AL
Hospitals
26
Min
$72.00
Median
$97.94
Max
$742.69
Range multiplier
10.3×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 10 | 54 | $38.13 | $169.70 | $2,039.00 | 53.5× |
| Cigna | 10 | 46 | $38.13 | $157.00 | $1,125.57 | 29.5× |
| Aetna | 13 | 44 | $38.13 | $165.45 | $2,626.00 | 68.9× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 12 | 32 | $38.13 | $107.81 | $1,023.00 | 26.8× |
| Humana | 10 | 31 | $38.13 | $110.85 | $2,039.00 | 53.5× |
| viva | 5 | 16 | $38.13 | $95.32 | $1,213.50 | 31.8× |
| Medicare | 6 | 14 | $38.13 | $95.32 | $114.18 | 3.0× |
| WellCare | 6 | 12 | $38.13 | $104.85 | $106.74 | 2.8× |
| Ambetter | 8 | 12 | $90.10 | $185.43 | $202.81 | 2.3× |
| devoted | 5 | 10 | $38.13 | $69.61 | $98.18 | 2.6× |
| smarthealth | 3 | 6 | $149.44 | $149.44 | $155.19 | 1.0× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 4 | $106.74 | $107.81 | $108.87 | 1.0× |
| occunet | 2 | 4 | $197.47 | $218.82 | $240.16 | 1.2× |
| Molina | 2 | 4 | $114.18 | $155.83 | $197.47 | 1.7× |
| Oscar Health | 2 | 4 | $170.78 | $170.78 | $170.78 | 1.0× |
| university of utah | 1 | 4 | $31.80 | $36.60 | $39.90 | 1.3× |
| Bright Health | 2 | 3 | $138.56 | $138.56 | $701.95 | 5.1× |
| careplus mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $108.87 | $108.87 | $108.87 | 1.0× |
| actin care | 1 | 2 | $171.82 | $171.82 | $171.82 | 1.0× |
| employer direct healthcare | 1 | 2 | $186.79 | $186.79 | $186.79 | 1.0× |
| Multiplan | 2 | 2 | $67.00 | $396.86 | $726.72 | 10.8× |
| blue mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
| facility billing - op | 1 | 2 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
| pace place | 1 | 2 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
| research study encore borland-groover | 1 | 2 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
| bc advantage mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
| Self-Pay (Cash) | 1 | 2 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.85 | 1.0× |
| health spring | 1 | 2 | $102.00 | $408.00 | $714.00 | 7.0× |
| aarp | 1 | 2 | $105.31 | $105.31 | $105.31 | 1.0× |
| 90 degree benefits | 1 | 2 | $192.13 | $192.13 | $192.13 | 1.0× |
| healthspring mcr replacement | 1 | 2 | $107.81 | $108.34 | $108.87 | 1.0× |
| VA Health | 1 | 2 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
| viva health | 2 | 2 | $102.00 | $331.78 | $561.56 | 5.5× |
| avmed exchange | 1 | 2 | $192.13 | $192.13 | $192.13 | 1.0× |
| viva med adv | 1 | 1 | $97.22 | $97.22 | $97.22 | 1.0× |
| universal healthcare | 1 | 1 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1.0× |
| angle insurance | 1 | 1 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $48.00 | 1.0× |
| behavioral hlth sys [100258] | 1 | 1 | $856.31 | $856.31 | $856.31 | 1.0× |
| blue advantage | 1 | 1 | $416.59 | $416.59 | $416.59 | 1.0× |
| claritev [100309] | 1 | 1 | $837.28 | $837.28 | $837.28 | 1.0× |
| clover health | 1 | 1 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 | 1.0× |
| community hospice | 1 | 1 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
| county care | 1 | 1 | $1,011.36 | $1,011.36 | $1,011.36 | 1.0× |
| devoted health | 1 | 1 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 | 1.0× |
| dmba (deseret mutual benefit admin) | 1 | 1 | $37.71 | $37.71 | $37.71 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $21.18 | $21.18 | $21.18 | 1.0× |
| evernorth bh | 1 | 1 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 1.0× |
| First Health | 1 | 1 | $660.66 | $660.66 | $660.66 | 1.0× |
| harmony health plan | 1 | 1 | $1,011.36 | $1,011.36 | $1,011.36 | 1.0× |
| haven hospice | 1 | 1 | $106.74 | $106.74 | $106.74 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Limestone | Athens | AL | 10 | $2,427.00 | $2,427.00 | $38.13 | $97.94 | $1,577.55 |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | AL | 10 | $2,427.00 | $2,427.00 | $38.13 | $97.94 | $1,577.55 |
| Helen Keller Hospital | Sheffield | AL | 10 | $2,427.00 | $2,427.00 | $38.13 | $97.94 | $1,577.55 |
| Decatur Morgan - Decatur Campus | Decatur | AL | 10 | $2,427.00 | $2,427.00 | $38.13 | $97.94 | $1,577.55 |
| Cullman Regional | Cullman | AL | 5 | $2,398.23 | $1,286.18 | $97.22 | $97.22 | $170.53 |
| Marshall Medical Centers South | Boaz | AL | 7 | $2,046.00 | $2,046.00 | $45.05 | $91.90 | $1,595.88 |
| The Childrens Hospital Of Alabama | Birmingham | AL | 18 | $951.45 | $409.12 | $48.96 | $742.69 | $951.45 |
| Mountain View Hospital | Gadsden | AL | 17 | $4,163.64 | $4,163.64 | $21.18 | $72.00 | $2,626.00 |
| Coosa Valley Medical Center | Sylacauga | AL | 8 | $2,039.00 | $489.00 | $102.00 | $410.50 | $2,039.00 |
| Washington County Hospital | Chatom | AL | 4 | $520.74 | $54.17 | $180.59 | $356.71 | $468.66 |
| St. Vincents St. Clair | Pell City | AL | 18 | — | — | $105.31 | $138.56 | $1,011.36 |
| St. Vincents East | Birmingham | AL | 23 | $1,625.50 | $601.44 | $104.61 | $109.94 | $783.00 |
| Providence Hospital | Mobile | AL | 13 | $2,207.00 | $882.80 | $106.74 | $109.94 | $1,359.00 |
| Crestwood Medical Center | Huntsville | AL | 0 | $11,550 | $2,425.49 | — | — | — |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center | Gadsden | AL | 0 | $18,492 | $3,328.50 | — | — | — |
| Flowers Hospital | Dothan | AL | 0 | $16,764 | $5,029.20 | — | — | — |
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | AL | 0 | $12,787 | $3,068.88 | — | — | — |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Dothan | AL | 0 | $656.29 | $262.52 | — | — | — |
| Springhill Memorial Hospital | Mobile | AL | 0 | $263.03 | $223.58 | — | — | — |
| Red Bay Hospital | Red Bay | AL | 0 | $5,770.00 | $3,231.20 | — | — | — |
| Tanner Medical Center Alabama Inc. | Wedowee | AL | 0 | $1,626.00 | $650.40 | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Montgomery Ii | Montgomery | AL | 0 | $3,731.63 | — | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Birmingham Ii | Birmingham | AL | 0 | $2,227.58 | — | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Dothan Ii | Dothan | AL | 0 | $6,465.08 | — | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Anniston Ii | Anniston | AL | 0 | $3,731.63 | — | — | — | — |
| Noland Hospital Tuscaloosa Ii | Tuscaloosa | AL | 0 | $2,489.36 | — | — | — | — |
Median is taken across all payer × plan combinations the hospital publishes. Cash and gross are the latest snapshot values. Range multiplier (max ÷ min) is a quick way to see which hospitals or payers vary the most.