CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Stonesprings Hospital Center

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $1,191
Cash Discount Price: $6,015
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Stonesprings Hospital Center is $1,191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,015. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 11.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 24440 Stone Springs Boulevard, Dulles, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,015

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,191

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: $6,015 (5631%)

Insurance Median: $1,191 (1115%)

Cash: $6,015 (5631% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,191 (1115% 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 1115% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1015%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$178 - $557	167%
United	$245 - $2,707	229%
Lifeworks	$1,143	1070%
Cigna	$1,191 - $2,027	1115%
Carefirst	$1,331	1246%
Aetna	$1,819	1703%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club	$3,609	3379%
Virginia Health Network	$4,270	3998%
Corvel	$4,330	4054%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$5,112	4786%

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 $6,015.
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 Stonesprings Hospital Center 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.