CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)

Facility: Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 72131 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72131
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $1,933
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,933. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,933

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $1,933 (1810%)

Insurance Median: $108 (101%)

Cash: $1,933 (1810% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (101% 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
The Healthplan	$36 - $87	34%
Unicare	$36 - $87	34%
Aetna	$45 - $1,740	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $1,543	42%
Humana	$45 - $97	42%
Peak Health	$45 - $1,643	42%
Peia	$45 - $118	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $1,829	42%
Caresource	$50 - $1,837	47%
Cigna	$1,759	1647%
Firsthealth	$1,837	1720%
Healthsmart	$1,837	1720%
Phcs Multiplan	$1,837	1720%
Zelis Network	$1,837	1720%

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 $1,933.
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 Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc 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.