CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $202
  • Cash Discount Price: $569
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Renown Regional Medical Center is $202. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $569. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$569

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$202

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: $569 (533%)
Insurance Median: $202 (189%)
Cash: $569 (533% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $202 (189% 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.

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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 $52 - $710 49%
Caresource Network Partners $52 - $204 49%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada $52 - $269 49%
Silversummit Healthplan $52 - $633 49%
Hpn $67 - $262 63%
Hometown Health $88 - $569 82%
Health Net Federal Services $153 143%
Naphcare $171 160%
Integrated Medical Solutions $211 198%
Cigna $282 264%
Aetna $365 - $798 342%
UnitedHealthcare $406 - $813 380%
Prominence Health First $480 449%
Union Trust Funds $813 761%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89502
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals