CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $2,242
Cash Discount Price: $2,360
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center is $2,242. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,360. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 20.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 37868 Us Hwy 18, Prairie Du Chien, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,360

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,242

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: $2,360 (2210%)

Insurance Median: $2,242 (2099%)

Cash: $2,360 (2210% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,242 (2099% 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 2099% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1999%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup Mcaid-All Other Plans	$227	213%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$227	213%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$991	928%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$991 - $2,289	928%
Security Hlth Mcr Adv	$991	928%
UnitedHealthcare	$991	928%
Humana	$1,001 - $2,266	937%
Quartz - All Plans	$1,888	1768%
Dean Health Plan - All Plans	$2,242	2099%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$2,242	2099%
Medica Hp Solutions	$2,242	2099%
Security Hlth Comm - All Other Plans	$2,242	2099%
Health Trad Hp - All Plans	$2,266	2122%
Wea Provider Ntwrk - All Plans	$2,266	2122%
Cigna	$2,289	2143%
First Health - All Plans	$2,289	2143%
Geha - All Plans	$2,289	2143%
Group Health Co-Op - All Plans	$2,289	2143%
Health Partners - All Plans	$2,289	2143%
Medical Associates Hp - All Plans	$2,289	2143%
Preferred Health Choice - All Plans	$2,289	2143%
Wps - All Plans	$2,289	2143%

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 $2,360.
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 Crossing Rivers Health Medical 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.