CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $2,990
Cash Discount Price: $1,560
vs. Medicare Baseline: 27.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell is $2,990. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,560. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 27.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 117 East 19Th Street, Roswell, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,560

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,990

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: $1,560 (1461%)

Insurance Median: $2,990 (2799%)

Cash: $1,560 (1461% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,990 (2799% 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 2799% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2699%). 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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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
The Health Plan [2915]	$1,050	983%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,659	1553%
Benefit Management [1175]	$2,600	2434%
Medicare (plans)	$2,600	2434%
Zelis [2385]	$2,600	2434%
Caprock Health Plans [1200]	$3,380	3164%
Magellan Behavioral Commercial [2895]	$3,380	3164%
Presbyterian Health Plan [1830]	$3,380	3164%
Cigna	$3,570	3342%
Samba Health [2305]	$3,570	3342%

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 $1,560.
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 Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell 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.