Procedure Pricing Comparison

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) Cost

Location: Tucson, AZ Metro Area

CPT Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Overview

The cost of a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) in the Tucson, AZ Metro Area area ranges from $109 to $7,448 across 7 mapped facilities. Negotiated insurance contract markups in this market average 1.26x the standard federal Medicare baseline. Detailed prices by facility are listed in the comparison table below.

Hospital Comparison Table (Ordered by Price)

Hospital Details	Cash Price	Insurance Median	Medicare Markup	Actions
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$267	$154	+40%	Calculate Cost Cost
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$273	$154	+40%	Calculate Cost Cost
Tucson Medical Center ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$560	$112	Equal	Calculate Cost Cost
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$1,695	$112	Equal	Calculate Cost Cost
Northwest Medical Center ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$1,784	$139	+30%	Calculate Cost Cost
Oro Valley Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$1,963	$179	+70%	Calculate Cost Cost
St. Mary's Hospital ★ No CMS Rating \| \|	$7,448	$109	Equal	Calculate Cost Cost