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CT Scan Of The Thoracic Spine, Without Contrast

Maryland rates for HCPCS 72128

This CT scan takes detailed cross-sectional X-ray images of the middle section of the spine, between the neck and lower back, without the use of an intravenous contrast injection. It provides a clear view of the vertebrae and surrounding bone, useful for evaluating fractures, alignment, or other bone-related problems. It's typically faster to perform than an MRI and is often preferred when the primary concern involves bone rather than soft tissue such as discs or nerves.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does CT Scan Of The Thoracic Spine, Without Contrast cost?

$166

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $166 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $191.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $158 · 10th to 90th $117 to $234Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $117 to $288
$100$200$500facility $158professional $166

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$204.17
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$186.21
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$61.66
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$316.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$263.03
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$72.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$295.12
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$218.78
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$72.44
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$144.54
4 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$28.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
CT · Older CT scanner
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33

Where Maryland sits

The same service costs 5.0 times more in Alaska than in Utah. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Maryland· 42nd of 51

$166

AK $525UT $105

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.