CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $1,517
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,652
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at HCA Healthone Spalding Rehabilitation is $1,517. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,652. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,652

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,517

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $3,652 (3419%)
Insurance Median: $1,517 (1420%)
Cash: $3,652 (3419% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,517 (1420% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1320%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Pinnacol Workers Comp $169 158%
Multiplan $176 - $3,484 165%
United $185 - $1,742 173%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $245 229%
Vail Health $522 - $588 489%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $724 - $2,633 678%
Cigna $923 - $2,478 864%
Kaiser $1,143 - $2,308 1070%
Aetna $1,162 - $1,963 1088%
Western Plains Community Health $2,231 - $2,517 2089%
Prime Health $3,089 - $3,484 2892%
Triwest Health Alliance $3,097 2900%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80011
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL