How much does CT lumbar spine, without contrast cost in charlottesville?
CPT 72131 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for charlottesville.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital (Charlottesville) lowest | Hospital | $1,046cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| UVA Health University Medical Center (Charlottesville) | Hospital | $1,138cash | — | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.3% |
What should 72131 cost in charlottesville?
For CT lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72131) in charlottesville, a fair self-pay price is around $1,092, with hospitals ranging from $1,046 to $1,138 across 2 facilities. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CT lumbar spine, without contrast cost in charlottesville?
A fair self-pay price for CT lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72131) in charlottesville is around $1,092, with hospital prices ranging from $1,046 to $1,138 across 2 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
Can I negotiate the price of CT lumbar spine, without contrast?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.