CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Broward Health Coral Springs

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $2,378
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,530
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Broward Health Coral Springs is $2,378. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,530. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 22.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,530

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$2,378

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: $4,530 (4241%)
Insurance Median: $2,378 (2226%)
Cash: $4,530 (4241% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,378 (2226% 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 2226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2126%). 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 - $3,624 105%
Careplus Health Plan $112 105%
Florida Pace Center $112 105%
Devoted $114 - $2,039 107%
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 $734 687%
Avmed $970 - $1,007 908%
Cigna $1,130 1058%
Freedom Health $1,133 1061%
Healthsun Health Plan $1,133 1061%
Simply Healthcare $1,133 1061%
Wellpath $1,586 1485%
Wellcare $2,265 2121%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $2,492 2333%
Curative Administrators, Llc $2,718 2545%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $2,718 2545%
Tour + Med Assistance International $2,945 2757%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $3,171 2969%
Quality Health Management $3,171 2969%
Trident Global Assistance International $3,171 2969%
United International $3,171 2969%
Us Maritime Consultants $3,171 2969%
Dimension Health/International Plus $3,624 3393%
Medcare International $3,624 3393%
Seguro Reservas International $3,624 3393%
Star Healthcare Network $3,624 3393%
Viking Cruises $3,624 3393%
World Medical Management Solutions $3,624 3393%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3000 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals