How much does CT lumbar spine, without contrast cost in las-vegas?
CPT 72131 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for las-vegas.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Vista Hospital (North Las Vegas) lowest | Hospital | $113cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $838negotiated | 7.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.2% |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $854negotiated | 8.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $854negotiated | 8.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $854negotiated | 8.0× | ★★★★★ |
| West Henderson Hospital (Henderson) | Hospital | $854negotiated | 8.0× | — |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,381cash | 13.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - San Martin Campus (Las Vegas) | Hospital | $1,500cash | 14.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Siena Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,674cash | 15.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - Rose de Lima Campus (Henderson) | Hospital | $1,780cash | 16.7× | — |
| Boulder City Hospital (Boulder City) | Hospital | $2,171cash | 20.4× | — |
| Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $8,199cash | 77.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $10,249cash | 96.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| MountainView Hospital (Las Vegas) gross charge | Hospital | $10,302cash | 96.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.2% |
What should 72131 cost in las-vegas?
For CT lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72131) in las-vegas, a fair self-pay price is around $854, with hospitals ranging from $854 to $3,678 across 14 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $106, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. 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 las-vegas?
A fair self-pay price for CT lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72131) in las-vegas is around $854, with hospital prices ranging from $854 to $3,678 across 14 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 72131?
Medicare pays about $106 for CT lumbar spine, without contrast (CPT 72131). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
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.