CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $1,703
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,283
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is $1,703. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,283. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 15.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 14Th St Sw, Largo, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,283

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,703

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: $6,283 (5882%)
Insurance Median: $1,703 (1594%)
Cash: $6,283 (5882% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,703 (1594% 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 1594% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1494%). 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
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Optimum Group Members $161 - $430 151%
Aetna $236 - $2,745 221%
United $245 - $4,117 229%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Freedom Health $246 - $659 230%
Access 2 Healthcare Physicians Optimum $246 - $659 230%
Freedom Health Care $267 - $714 250%
Optimum Healthcare $267 - $714 250%
Simply Healthcare $526 - $1,409 492%
Molina $649 - $2,470 608%
Avmed $738 - $1,863 691%
Sunshine State Health Plan $872 - $2,333 816%
Beacon Health Options $1,709 - $4,574 1600%
Plotkin Health $1,709 - $4,574 1600%
Prime Health Sheriff $1,709 - $4,574 1600%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $1,880 - $8,417 1760%
Corvel Corporation $2,345 2195%
Rockport Healthcare Group $2,345 2195%
Prime Health $2,394 2241%
Multiplan $2,564 - $7,776 2401%
Evernorth $2,735 - $7,319 2561%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $6,130 5739%
UnitedHealthcare $9,149 8566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 14Th St Sw, Largo, FL 33770
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals