National price data · 2,723 hospitals

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) cost

What a ct scan, lower back (lumbar spine) costs across the U.S. — and the fair price to aim for.

The BaseRate high confidence
$164
the fair national price for a ct scan, lower back (lumbar spine)
typically $101–$630 across 2,723 hospitals · how we calculate it
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
2,723
hospitals priced
52
states
6.2×
price spread — where shopping matters
1.5×
vs. Medicare

Across 2,723 hospitals in 52 states, a ct scan, lower back (lumbar spine) has a fair BaseRate of $164 and typically costs $101–$630. The cheapest state is AL; the priciest is ND.