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

Vermont 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 October 2026.

How much does CT Scan Of The Lower Back (Lumbar Spine), Without Contrast cost?

$479

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $479 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $224 from a physician practice, and about $2,291 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$224$195 to $355
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$2,291$2,089 to $2,951

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,291 · 10th to 90th $871 to $2,951Professionalmedian $224 · 10th to 90th $166 to $479
$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $2,291professional $224

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$2,951.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$323.59
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$2,691.53
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$1,096.48
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,089.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$302.00
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$512.86

Where Vermont sits

The same service costs 5.2 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.

Vermont· 2nd of 51

$479

AK $525UT $100

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.