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CT Scan Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast Dye

Indiana rates for HCPCS 72129

This is a computed tomography (CT) scan of the middle portion of the spine, in the upper-to-mid back, performed after an injection of contrast dye to make blood vessels and certain tissues show up more clearly. It creates detailed cross-sectional images of the vertebrae and surrounding structures. It's used to evaluate conditions such as infection, tumors, or vascular issues near the spine.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does CT Scan Of The Mid-Back Spine With Contrast Dye cost?

$229

Typical negotiated rate. In Indiana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $229 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $186 to $309.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $229 · 10th to 90th $174 to $407
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0Kprofessional $229

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$346.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$257.04
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$91.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$467.74
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$123.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$575.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$371.54

Where Indiana sits

The same service costs 2.4 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Indiana $229 · 40th of 51
AK $447TX $186

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.