CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $2,025
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,025. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Northwest H Street, Stigler, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,025

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $2,025 (1896%)

Insurance Median: $115 (108%)

Cash: $2,025 (1896% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (108% 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.

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
Medicare (plans)	$43 - $922	40%
Aetna	$49 - $1,764	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$50 - $1,905	47%
Humana	$95	89%
Medicaid / KanCare	$95	89%
Oklahoma Complete Health Mcd Rep	$95	89%

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 $2,025.
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 Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc 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.