CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Lewisgale Medical Center

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 72131
  • Insurance Median: $4,356
  • Cash Discount Price: $7,214
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 40.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Lewisgale Medical Center is $4,356. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 40.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Electric Road, Salem, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7,214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,356

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: $7,214 (6754%)
Insurance Median: $4,356 (4078%)
Cash: $7,214 (6754% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,356 (4078% 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 4078% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3978%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $212 - $678 198%
United $245 - $3,246 229%
Cigna $1,255 1175%
Lifeworks $1,371 1284%
Universal Healthcare Group $1,587 1486%
Virginia Health Network $2,525 - $5,122 2364%
Aetna $2,807 - $4,356 2628%
Naphcare $3,607 3377%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $4,328 4052%
Graham-White Manufacturing $5,050 4728%
Richfield Nursing Center $5,050 4728%
Corvel $5,194 4863%
Community Care Network $5,410 5065%
Richfield Retirement Community $5,410 5065%
Csx Hotels $5,771 5403%
Occunet Workers Comp $5,771 5403%
One Health Plan $5,771 5403%
Patients Choice $6,348 5943%
4Most $6,493 6079%
Alleghany Highland Community $6,493 6079%
American Postal Workers Union $6,493 6079%
C&O Employees Hospital Assn $6,493 6079%
Multiplan $6,493 6079%
Phcs $6,493 6079%
Star Transportation $6,493 6079%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals