CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Medical City Lewisville

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $141
Cash Discount Price: $4,003
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Medical City Lewisville is $141. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,003. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 West Main Street, Lewisville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,003

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$141

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: $4,003 (3748%)

Insurance Median: $141 (132%)

Cash: $4,003 (3748% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $141 (132% 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
Texas Health Network	$103	96%
Amerigroup	$105	98%
Cook Childrens Health Plan	$105	98%
Parkland Community Health Plan	$105	98%
United	$105 - $1,592	98%
Cigna	$110 - $1,120	103%
Aetna	$113 - $5,818	106%
Molina	$115 - $117	108%
Humana	$131 - $521	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$141 - $3,553	132%
Imaging Providers Of Texas	$350	328%
Superior Health Plan	$560	524%
Unicare	$1,920 - $8,002	1798%
Healthcare Highways	$2,705	2533%
City Of Mckinney	$3,601	3371%
Fidelis Securecare	$3,601	3371%
National Choicecare	$4,001	3746%
Pc Texas Partners	$4,401	4120%
Physicians Coop Of Tx	$4,401	4120%
Rockport Health Group	$4,401	4120%
Averde Health, Inc	$4,641	4345%
Usc Health Services	$4,801	4495%
Coastal Comp Health Networks	$5,601	5244%
Jostens	$5,601	5244%
Mega Life	$5,601	5244%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$6,002	5619%
Lewisville Isd/Dls Consulting	$6,002	5619%
Usa Managed Care	$6,402	5994%
Galaxy Health Network	$6,802	6368%
Independent Medical Systems	$8,002	7492%
National Healthcare Solutions	$8,002	7492%

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 $4,003.
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 Medical City Lewisville 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.