How much does ct scan of lower spine with contrast cost in Delaware?

Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in Delaware range from $1,693 to $5,509, with a median of $2,213. Prices vary widely by hospital.

Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in Delaware?

The cheapest Delaware hospital published cash price for this procedure is $1,693. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.

Are these the prices I'll pay?

These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.

Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?

Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.

Where does this data come from?

Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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CT Scan of Lower Spine with Contrast Cost in Delaware

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Delaware hospitals. CPT 72132. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $2,213 📉 Low $1,693 📈 High $5,509 🏥 8 hospitals 🏛️ 5 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $167

Hospital comparison — Delaware

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	Aetna	UHC	MultiPlan	BCBS	Centene	Cigna	First Health	Medicaid
PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF GEORGETOWN DUPONT BOULEVARD GEORGETOWN	$1,693	$183	$830	$1,355	—	—	—	—	—
TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE MIDDLEFORD RD. SEAFORD	$1,722	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER LEWES	$2,071	$60.00	$88.60	$95.00	—	—	$95.00	$36.00	$29.29
ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL WILMINGTON	$2,213	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL KENT CAMPUS DOVER	$3,674	$389	—	—	$1,620	$584	—	—	—
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER SUSSEX CAMPUS MILFORD	$3,674	$377	—	—	$1,570	$566	—	—	—
NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DELAWARE WILMINGTON	$4,144	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF DOVER DOVER	$5,509	$183	$2,700	$4,407	—	—	—	—	—

What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 72132, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,671 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.

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That is the median of what the 8 Delaware hospitals above publish for Ct scan of lower spine with contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.

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Medicare reimbursement benchmark

For CPT 72132 in Delaware, Medicare reimburses about $167 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Delaware range from $1,693 to $5,509 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 13.2x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.

Frequently asked questions

How much does ct scan of lower spine with contrast cost in Delaware?: Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in Delaware range from $1,693 to $5,509, with a median of $2,213. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in Delaware?: The cheapest Delaware hospital published cash price for this procedure is $1,693. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
Are these the prices I'll pay?: These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?: Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
Where does this data come from?: Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Delaware facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 72132 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.