CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Callaway District Hospital

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $1,429
Cash Discount Price: $2,311
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Callaway District Hospital is $1,429. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,311. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 100, 211 E Kimball, Callaway, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,311

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,429

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: $2,311 (2164%)

Insurance Median: $1,429 (1338%)

Cash: $2,311 (2164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,429 (1338% 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 1338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1238%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$1,361 - $2,517	1274%
Health Net	$1,361	1274%
Humana	$1,361	1274%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,361	1274%
Great Plains	$1,429	1338%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,440	2284%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,465	2308%
Midland'S Choice	$2,517	2357%

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 $2,311.
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 Callaway District 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.