CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Broward Health North

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $2,367
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,508
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Broward Health North is $2,367. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,508. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 22.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,508

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,367

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: $4,508 (4221%)
Insurance Median: $2,367 (2216%)
Cash: $4,508 (4221% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,367 (2216% 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 2216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2116%). 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
Humana $111 104%
Medica Healthcare $111 104%
Preferred Care Partners $111 104%
United Aarp $111 104%
United/Wellmed $111 104%
Aetna $112 - $3,606 105%
Careplus Health Plan $112 105%
Florida Pace Center $112 105%
Devoted $114 - $2,029 107%
Clear Springs Healthcare $115 108%
Doctor'S Healthcare $115 108%
Amerihealth Caritas $117 110%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $252 236%
United $252 236%
Community Care Plan $730 683%
Avmed $970 - $1,007 908%
Freedom Health $1,127 1055%
Healthsun Health Plan $1,127 1055%
Simply Healthcare $1,127 1055%
Cigna $1,130 1058%
Wellpath $1,578 1477%
Wellcare $2,254 2110%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $2,479 2321%
Curative Administrators, Llc $2,705 2533%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $2,705 2533%
Tour + Med Assistance International $2,930 2743%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $3,156 2955%
Quality Health Management $3,156 2955%
Trident Global Assistance International $3,156 2955%
United International $3,156 2955%
Us Maritime Consultants $3,156 2955%
Dimension Health/International Plus $3,606 3376%
Medcare International $3,606 3376%
Seguro Reservas International $3,606 3376%
Star Healthcare Network $3,606 3376%
Viking Cruises $3,606 3376%
World Medical Management Solutions $3,606 3376%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals