CPT 72131 Radiology
Ct lumbar spine w/o dye Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$130
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$130
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$107
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$57
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.98
Work RVU
2.84
Facility PE RVU
0.07
Malpractice RVU
3.89
Total RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $152 | $198 — $304 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $118 | $153 — $235 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $116 | $151 — $232 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $127 | $165 — $255 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $139 | $181 — $279 |
| CA — CHICO | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — FRESNO | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $149 | $193 — $297 |
| CA — MADERA | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — MERCED | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — MODESTO | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — NAPA | $162 | $210 — $324 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $148 | $192 — $296 |
| CA — REDDING | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $139 | $181 — $278 |
| CA — RIVERSIDE-SAN BERNARDINO-ONTARIO | $140 | $182 — $280 |
| CA — SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE-FOLSOM | $146 | $190 — $292 |
| CA — SALINAS | $146 | $189 — $291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ct lumbar spine w/o dye cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $130. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $107. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $57.
How much does Ct lumbar spine w/o dye cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $130.