CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: St Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $3,375
Cash Discount Price: $2,907
vs. Medicare Baseline: 31.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at St Mary's Regional Medical Center is $3,375. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,907. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 31.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 South 5Th Street, Enid, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,907

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,375

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: $2,907 (2722%)

Insurance Median: $3,375 (3160%)

Cash: $2,907 (2722% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,375 (3160% 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 3160% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3060%). 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
Health_Choice	$213	199%
Healthcare_Highway	$850	796%
Cigna	$1,701 - $3,793	1593%
United_Healthcare	$1,836	1719%
Aetna	$1,850 - $4,124	1732%
Geha	$3,375 - $7,526	3160%
Multiplan	$3,555 - $7,927	3328%

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 $2,907.
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 St Mary's Regional Medical Center 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.