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CT lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72131 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TX
Hospitals
64
Min
$80
Median
$722
Max
$4,516.56
Range multiplier
56.5×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 45 | 241 | $44.44 | $353.68 | $8,427 | 189.6× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 40 | 142 | $36.31 | $188.86 | $4,624.62 | 127.4× |
| Aetna | 42 | 115 | $43.57 | $552 | $3,913.14 | 89.8× |
| Medicaid | 26 | 99 | $1 | $114.46 | $4,444.78 | 4444.8× |
| Anthem BCBS | 3 | 71 | $35.75 | $167.86 | $2,753 | 77.0× |
| Humana | 33 | 70 | $43.57 | $501.55 | $4,743.2 | 108.9× |
| Cigna | 29 | 52 | $80 | $762.78 | $4,268.88 | 53.4× |
| Medicare | 12 | 41 | $66.53 | $111.29 | $130.93 | 2.0× |
| Multiplan | 22 | 29 | $1,401 | $2,129.25 | $4,817.66 | 3.4× |
| First Health | 14 | 19 | $500 | $3,376.8 | $4,446.75 | 8.9× |
| healthsmart | 7 | 15 | $409 | $5,276.81 | $5,276.81 | 12.9× |
| healthcare highways [2210] | 5 | 15 | $943.75 | $1,525.75 | $1,682.46 | 1.8× |
| Molina | 8 | 12 | $105 | $112.22 | $1,350.72 | 12.9× |
| mhs care connect | 2 | 12 | $35.75 | $95.07 | $130.82 | 3.7× |
| Ambetter | 11 | 11 | $66.53 | $158.11 | $214.68 | 3.2× |
| wellpoint | 7 | 11 | $105 | $134.8 | $1,392.93 | 13.3× |
| wellmed | 9 | 9 | $65 | $99.85 | $943.23 | 14.5× |
| health partners open network | 2 | 9 | $100.34 | $258.73 | $1,440.78 | 14.4× |
| commercial | galaxy | all plans | 9 | 9 | $1,995.8 | $1,995.8 | $3,666.6 | 1.8× |
| assurant health | 4 | 8 | $3,913.14 | $3,913.14 | $3,913.14 | 1.0× |
| commercial | entrust | all plans | 8 | 8 | $216.74 | $257.42 | $286.78 | 1.3× |
| web tpa | 4 | 8 | $2,668.05 | $2,668.05 | $2,668.05 | 1.0× |
| prime health services | 5 | 8 | $134.15 | $3,030.93 | $5,118.77 | 38.2× |
| Medicare Advantage | 3 | 7 | $66.53 | $66.53 | $727.15 | 10.9× |
| web tpa [2115] | 5 | 7 | $943.75 | $1,617.04 | $3,317 | 3.5× |
| commercial | phcs | all plans | 5 | 7 | $1,948.2 | $2,129.25 | $2,749.95 | 1.4× |
| commercial | community health choice | exchange | 7 | 7 | $117.83 | $163.56 | $163.66 | 1.4× |
| superior health plan | 4 | 7 | $102 | $532 | $2,058 | 20.2× |
| tmhp [50160] | 1 | 6 | $108.97 | $108.97 | $108.97 | 1.0× |
| velocity provider ppo network | 4 | 6 | $123.83 | $2,674.35 | $4,516.56 | 36.5× |
| scott & white | 5 | 6 | $159.76 | $159.76 | $2,996.91 | 18.8× |
| healthscope benefits [2290] | 5 | 6 | $746.33 | $1,416.18 | $1,682.46 | 2.3× |
| wellpoint amerigroup [50170] | 1 | 5 | $108.97 | $108.97 | $108.97 | 1.0× |
| commercial | nxhealth | all plans | 5 | 5 | $352.2 | $354.38 | $354.61 | 1.0× |
| commercial | nppn | all plans | 5 | 5 | $1,878.4 | $1,878.4 | $1,878.4 | 1.0× |
| commercial | renaissance | all plans | 5 | 5 | $78.51 | $78.56 | $78.56 | 1.0× |
| commercial | healthsmart | ppo | 5 | 5 | $900 | $1,643.6 | $1,643.6 | 1.8× |
| commercial | kelseycare | all plans | 5 | 5 | $1,154.7 | $1,154.7 | $1,154.7 | 1.0× |
| commercial | harris health | ers | 5 | 5 | $163.56 | $163.66 | $163.66 | 1.0× |
| commercial | superior health plan | all plans | 5 | 5 | $163.56 | $163.66 | $163.66 | 1.0× |
| quik trip | 4 | 5 | $2,674.35 | $2,674.35 | $4,516.56 | 1.7× |
| provider network of america | 4 | 5 | $2,674.35 | $2,674.35 | $4,516.56 | 1.7× |
| 90 degree benefits | 5 | 5 | $105 | $249.63 | $249.63 | 2.4× |
| commercial | kelseycare | exchange | 5 | 5 | $147.2 | $147.3 | $147.3 | 1.0× |
| commercial | usa health network | all plans | 5 | 5 | $1,995.8 | $1,995.8 | $1,995.8 | 1.0× |
| black lung [6055] | 4 | 4 | $943.75 | $1,460.13 | $1,682.46 | 1.8× |
| parkland community health plan [50190] | 1 | 4 | $108.97 | $108.97 | $108.97 | 1.0× |
| kempton group | 4 | 4 | $199.7 | $199.7 | $199.7 | 1.0× |
| cook childrens health plan [50177] | 1 | 4 | $108.97 | $108.97 | $108.97 | 1.0× |
| insurance services of lubbock | 4 | 4 | $162.76 | $162.76 | $162.76 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCENSION SETON SHOAL CREEK | AUSTIN | TX | 20 | $904 | $542.4 | $35.75 | $95.07 | $650 |
| ASCENSION SETON BASTROP | BASTROP | TX | 20 | $904 | $542.4 | $35.75 | $95.07 | $650 |
| LIFECARE SPEC HOSP OF NORTH TEXAS | DALLAS | TX | 7 | $3,775 | $377.5 | $943.75 | $943.75 | $943.75 |
| GOLDEN PLAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | BORGER | TX | 6 | $4,101 | $2,870.7 | $218.56 | $943.23 | $2,788.68 |
| HANSFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SPEARMAN | TX | 5 | $953 | $715 | $667 | $858 | $1,001 |
| BAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SEYMOUR | TX | 11 | $1,560 | $1,092 | $65 | $80 | $850 |
| LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER | GROESBECK | TX | 8 | $2,507.4 | $1,504.44 | $114.46 | $741.69 | $2,005.92 |
| MULESHOE AREA MEDICAL CENTER | MULESHOE | TX | 4 | $902 | $541 | $352 | $722 | $902 |
| EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | EASTLAND | TX | 3 | $1,007 | $504 | $624 | $720 | $906 |
| CLAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | HENRIETTA | TX | 5 | $2,396 | $1,677 | $409 | $533.5 | $767 |
| SAN ANTONIO-AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 13 | $6,022.08 | $6,022.08 | $114.97 | $4,516.56 | $5,419.87 |
| FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AND CLINIC | MARLIN | TX | 6 | $3,215.3 | $2,572.24 | $106.88 | $400 | $2,572.24 |
| CRESCENT MEDICAL CENTER LANCASTER | LANCASTER | TX | 12 | $1,330 | $865 | $100 | $399 | $14,266 |
| ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL SAN AUGUST | SAN AUGUSTINE | TX | 9 | $4,074 | $1,425.9 | $114.46 | $373.71 | $3,666.6 |
| GRIMES ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER | NAVASOTA | TX | 5 | $2,505 | $876.75 | $114.46 | $353.68 | $3,750 |
| BAPTIST SAINT ANTHONYS HOSPITAL | AMARILLO | TX | 77 | $4,314 | $431.4 | $1,337.34 | $3,019.8 | $3,666.9 |
| CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER OF PLANO | PLANO | TX | 31 | $4,221 | $3,165.75 | $109.5 | $2,954.7 | $4,094.37 |
| DIMMIT REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | CARRIZO SPRINGS | TX | 3 | $3,030 | $1,818 | $1,151 | $2,772.5 | $2,909 |
| WARM SPRINGS REHAB HOSP KYLE | KYLE | TX | 8 | $3,565.8 | $3,565.8 | $2,496.06 | $2,763.5 | $3,209.22 |
| BAYLOR ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE HOSPITAL | ARLINGTON | TX | 2 | $3,596 | $2,157.6 | $1,364.9 | $2,741.36 | $8,427 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | CORPUS CHRISTI | TX | 9 | $3,565.8 | $3,565.8 | $300 | $2,674.35 | $3,209.22 |
| GLEN ROSE MEDICAL CENTER | GLEN ROSE | TX | 8 | $3,441 | $3,441 | $1,583 | $2,409 | $3,269 |
| CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN | LUFKIN | TX | 10 | $4,074 | $1,425.9 | $92.98 | $233.5 | $3,666.6 |
| WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR | SHERMAN | TX | 12 | $2,881.56 | $2,305.25 | $43.57 | $222.3 | $2,881.56 |
| COLLEGE STATION MEDICAL CENTER | COLLEGE STATION | TX | 10 | $2,505 | $876.75 | $108.37 | $216.74 | $3,750 |
| ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | BRYAN | TX | 10 | $2,505 | $876.75 | $108.37 | $216.74 | $3,750 |
| MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MCCAMEY | TX | 14 | $2,079 | $2,079 | $1,247 | $1,829.5 | $2,079 |
| RIVER CREST HOSPITAL | SAN ANGELO | TX | 22 | $5,929 | $2,964.5 | $99.85 | $1,746.09 | $5,276.81 |
| BIG SPRING STATE HOSPITAL | BIG SPRINGS | TX | 22 | $5,929 | $2,964.5 | $99.85 | $1,746.09 | $5,276.81 |
| SAN ANGELO COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER | SAN ANGELO | TX | 22 | $5,929 | $2,964.5 | $99.85 | $1,746.09 | $5,276.81 |
| SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER | SAN ANGELO | TX | 22 | $5,929 | $2,964.5 | $99.85 | $1,746.09 | $5,276.81 |
| ST LUKES HOSPITAL AT THE VINTAGE | HOUSTON | TX | 22 | $2,348 | $821.8 | $78.56 | $171.03 | $1,995.8 |
| ST. LUKES SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL | SUGAR LAND | TX | 20 | $2,348 | $821.8 | $78.56 | $171.03 | $1,995.8 |
| ST. LUKES THE WOODLANDS HOSPITAL | THE WOODLANDS | TX | 21 | $2,348 | $821.8 | $78.51 | $171.03 | $1,995.8 |
| ST. LUKES PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER | PASADENA | TX | 12 | $4,294 | $1,502.9 | $108.74 | $170.89 | $3,649.9 |
| ST. LUKES LAKESIDE HOSPITAL | THE WOODLANDS | TX | 21 | $2,348 | $821.8 | $78.56 | $166.45 | $1,995.8 |
| CHI ST LUKES HEALTH BAYLOR MED CTR | HOUSTON | TX | 22 | $2,348 | $821.8 | $78.51 | $163.56 | $1,995.8 |
| SETON MEDICAL CENTER HARKER HEIGHTS | HARKER HEIGHTS | TX | 14 | $4,146.25 | $414.62 | $746.33 | $1,617.04 | $4,444.78 |
| BRAZOSPORT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM | LAKE JACKSON | TX | 11 | $4,201 | $1,470.35 | $109.04 | $158.11 | $2,100.5 |
| HERITAGE PARK SURGICAL HOSPITAL | SHERMAN | TX | 2 | $3,112 | $1,867.2 | $100.16 | $1,574.13 | $2,349.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MC AT SUNNYVA | SUNNYVALE | TX | 1 | $2,541 | $1,524.6 | $100.16 | $1,574.13 | $2,349.44 |
| TEXAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF KEL | KELLER | TX | 11 | $6,103 | $610.3 | $1,525.75 | $1,525.75 | $3,118.63 |
| UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS SPECIALTY HOSPI | TYLER | TX | 7 | $5,578 | $557.8 | $1,394.5 | $1,394.5 | $1,394.5 |
| MADISON ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER | MADISONVILLE | TX | 8 | $2,505 | $876.75 | $114.46 | $1,375.2 | $3,750 |
| PAM SQUARED AT CORPUS CHRISTI | CORPUS CHRSTI | TX | 26 | $3,565.8 | $3,565.8 | $77.39 | $134.15 | $3,030.93 |
| TRINITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL SACHSE | SACHSE | TX | 10 | $2,998.14 | $2,398.52 | $43.57 | $125.09 | $2,548.42 |
| CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEM LIVINGSTON | LIVINGSTON | TX | 11 | $4,074 | $1,425.9 | $92.98 | $123.1 | $3,666.6 |
| RICE MEDICAL CENTER | EAGLE LAKE | TX | 19 | $1,580.7 | $1,106.49 | $1 | $1,138.1 | $1,580.7 |
| BURLESON ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER | CALDWELL | TX | 8 | $2,505 | $876.75 | $114.46 | $1,112.6 | $2,254.5 |
| NORTH TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER | GAINSVILLE | TX | 17 | $2,002 | $501 | $105 | $110 | $1,842 |
| METHODIST HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY | ADDISON | TX | 32 | $4,526 | $2,715.6 | $102.27 | $109.4 | $500 |
| DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | CORPUS CHRISTI | TX | 25 | $8,880.48 | $1,776.1 | $108.97 | $108.97 | $1,000 |
| CRANE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | CRANE | TX | 2 | $1,737 | $1,216 | $742 | $1,075.5 | $1,563 |
| LAREDO MEDICAL CENTER | LAREDO | TX | 0 | $9,351.91 | $3,273.17 | — | — | — |
| TRUSTPOINT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL O | LUBBOCK | TX | 0 | $1,072.48 | — | — | — | — |
| HASKELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | HASKELL | TX | 0 | $980.38 | $980.38 | — | — | — |
| LAREDO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | LAREDO | TX | 0 | $1,072.48 | — | — | — | — |
| YOAKUM COUNTY HOSPITAL | DENVER CITY | TX | 0 | $1,536 | $1,536 | — | — | — |
| LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LONGVIEW | TX | 0 | $6,003.39 | $1,620.92 | — | — | — |
| NOCONA GENERAL HOSPITAL | NOCONA | TX | 0 | $1,519 | $22.33 | — | — | — |
| THE MEDICAL CTR OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS | PORT ARTHUR | TX | 0 | $4,208.58 | $4,208.58 | — | — | — |
| NAVARRO REGIONAL HOSPITAL | CORSICANA | TX | 0 | $4,996 | $1,748.6 | — | — | — |
| ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER | HOUSTON | TX | 0 | $6,116.61 | $6,116.61 | — | — | — |
| KINGWOOD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL | KINGWOOD | TX | 0 | $7,473.53 | $3,736.77 | — | — | — |
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.