CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Copley Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $950
Cash Discount Price: $1,488
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Copley Memorial Hospital is $950. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,488. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Ogden Avenue, Aurora, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,488

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$950

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: $1,488 (1393%)

Insurance Median: $950 (889%)

Cash: $1,488 (1393% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $950 (889% 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 889% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 789%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $2,975	86%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans	$92	86%
Molina Mcaid	$94	88%
Aetna	$98 - $2,975	92%
Cigna	$135 - $2,975	126%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans	$152	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$898 - $3,868	841%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,975	2785%
Humana	$2,975	2785%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$2,975	2785%
Zing Health Mcr Adv - All Plans	$3,154	2953%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,488.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72131.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Copley Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72131.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.