go back

CT Scan Of The Lower Back (Lumbar Spine), Without Contrast

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 72131

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

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $63 · 10th–90th $48$1660%20%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $132 · 10th–90th $45$3550%5%10%10th90th$132$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$831.76
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$338.84
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$323.59
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$120.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$154.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$489.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$537.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$398.11
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$457.09
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$288.40
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$302.00
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,348.96