CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $720
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Titus Regional Medical Center is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $720. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$720

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $720 (674%)
Insurance Median: $107 (100%)
Cash: $720 (674% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (100% 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
Christus Health Plan $34 - $106 32%
Humana $34 - $840 32%
Tricare $34 - $106 32%
Triwest $34 - $107 32%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $960 32%
Texas Mutual $35 - $110 33%
Curative $37 - $319 35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39 - $1,200 37%
Superior $39 - $198 37%
Healthcare Highways $42 - $480 39%
Claritev $49 - $960 46%
Aetna $72 - $199 67%
Healthsmart $118 - $840 110%
Cigna $135 - $960 126%
Galaxy Health $161 - $1,140 151%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals