CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Jeff Davis Hospital

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $1,539
  • Cash Discount Price: $762
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Jeff Davis Hospital is $1,539. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $762. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 14.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$762

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,539

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: $762 (713%)
Insurance Median: $1,539 (1441%)
Cash: $762 (713% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,539 (1441% 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 1441% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1341%). 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
Pen_Network $187 175%
Medicaid / KanCare $353 - $1,363 330%
Humana $360 - $2,162 337%
Peach_State $360 - $506 337%
Wellcare $360 - $506 337%
Medicare (plans) $561 - $796 525%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $572 - $1,907 536%
Care_Improvement_Plus $572 - $804 536%
Coventry_Hmo $1,267 - $1,780 1186%
Coventry_Pos $1,267 - $1,780 1186%
Uhc_Hmo $1,358 - $1,907 1271%
Uhc_Indemnity $1,358 - $1,907 1271%
Uhc_Ppo $1,358 - $1,907 1271%
Coventry_Ppo $1,394 - $1,958 1305%
Beech_Street $1,448 - $2,034 1356%
Care_Source $1,448 - $2,034 1356%
Cigna $1,448 - $2,034 1356%
One_Health_Ppo $1,448 - $2,034 1356%
Choicecare $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Community_Care_Network $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Georgia_Hospital_Network $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Industry_Buying_Group $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Novanet $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Principal_Health_Care_Of_Georgia $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Usa_Managed_Care $1,538 - $2,162 1440%
Memorial_Health_Partners $1,629 - $2,289 1525%
Tricare $1,683 - $2,365 1576%
Multiplan $1,720 - $2,416 1610%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA 31539
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals