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Lower Back Disc Contrast Imaging

Vermont rates for HCPCS 72295

This is a diagnostic imaging study of a disc in the lower back, performed after contrast dye is injected directly into the disc under X-ray guidance. The images and the pattern of any pain reproduced during the injection help determine whether that disc is a source of back pain.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Lower Back Disc Contrast Imaging cost?

$162

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $162 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $135 to $282.

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

Facilitymedian $2,089 · 10th to 90th $776 to $5,248Professionalmedian $162 · 10th to 90th $110 to $380
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $2,089professional $162

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
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$134.90
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$5,248.07
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$4,466.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$338.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$223.87
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$501.19

Where Vermont sits

The same service costs 4.0 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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· 21st of 51

$162

AK $339FL $85.11

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.