CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $188
  • Cash Discount Price: $350
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Comanche County Medical Center is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $350. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$350

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$188

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: $350 (328%)
Insurance Median: $188 (176%)
Cash: $350 (328% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $188 (176% 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
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans $41 - $550 38%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 - $233 39%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans $46 - $341 43%
Choicecare Mcr Adv $46 - $341 43%
Humana $46 - $645 43%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $46 - $341 43%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans $46 - $341 43%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans $46 - $341 43%
Swhp Mcr Adv $46 - $341 43%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans $46 - $341 43%
Aetna $48 - $581 45%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans $48 - $450 45%
First Care Hmo Self Funded $48 - $450 45%
Occunet - All Plans $59 - $692 55%
Alliance Wc - All Plans $68 - $512 64%
Cigna $100 - $599 94%
Molina Mcaid $154 - $581 144%
Swhp Mcaid $154 - $581 144%
Mpi - All Plans $830 777%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX 76442
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals