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CT Scan of Lower Spine with Contrast Cost in Illinois
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 122 Illinois hospitals. CPT 72132. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $2,347
📉 Low $61.50
📈 High $5,723
🏥 122 hospitals
🏛️ 105 with insurance contracts
🇺🇸 Medicare $167
Hospital comparison — Illinois
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 122 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | BCBS | UHC | Cigna | Humana | MultiPlan | Molina | Centene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL CHICAGO |
$61.50 | $59.49 | $374 | $374 | $59.49 | $374 | — | — | — |
| JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL CHICAGO |
$104 | $137 | $96.85 | $238 | $66.57 | — | — | — | — |
| TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL BOND AVE CAHOKIA HEIGHTS |
$108 | $620 | $95.00 | $555 | — | $100 | $80.00 | — | — |
| GRAHAM HOSPITAL CANTON |
$134 | $79.26 | $79.26 | $109 | — | $87.32 | — | — | — |
| UNITYPOINT TRINITY MOLINE ROCK ISLAND |
$144 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $55.86 | $113 | $55.86 | — | — | $53.20 |
| MCDONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL E GRANT STREET MACOMB |
$228 | $8.24 | $34.33 | $29.18 | — | $30.90 | — | $34.33 | — |
| PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PARIS |
$235 | $266 | $282 | $291 | $291 | $298 | — | — | — |
| KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER MONTICELLO MONTICELLO |
$240 | $56.21 | $44.97 | $56.21 | $5,600 | $220 | $360 | $57.90 | $56.21 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL NASHVILLE |
$243 | $56.01 | $56.01 | $57.36 | $72.31 | $57.36 | — | $56.01 | $57.36 |
| JAVON BEA HOSPITAL-RIVERSIDE ROCKFORD |
$281 | $374 | $443 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL SUITE 1400 |
$313 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL FLORA |
$316 | $56.01 | $56.01 | $56.21 | $253 | — | — | $56.01 | $56.21 |
| DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY ANNA |
$337 | $53.57 | $53.57 | $53.57 | $287 | $53.57 | $93.09 | $56.01 | $53.57 |
| DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS MOUNT VERNON |
$337 | $53.57 | $53.57 | $53.57 | $155 | $53.57 | $4,337 | $53.57 | $53.57 |
| DEACONESS ILLINOIS MEDICAL CENTER MARION |
$337 | $53.57 | $53.57 | $53.57 | $221 | $56.25 | $93.09 | $54.11 | $53.57 |
| RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL RED BUD |
$337 | $1,508 | $2,148 | $1,096 | $209 | $310 | $239 | $1,508 | $1,508 |
| GATEWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GRANITE CITY |
$363 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL ELGIN |
$372 | $264 | $264 | $372 | $341 | $264 | — | $277 | $372 |
| SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL EVANSTON |
$372 | $372 | $353 | $372 | $341 | $372 | — | $383 | $372 |
| SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER JOLIET |
$372 | $264 | $264 | $372 | $341 | $264 | — | $277 | $372 |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER AURORA |
$372 | $372 | $353 | $372 | $341 | $372 | — | $383 | $372 |
| SAINT MARY HOSPITAL KANKAKEE KANKAKEE |
$372 | $264 | $264 | $372 | $341 | $264 | — | $277 | $372 |
| HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER DES PLAINES |
$372 | $264 | $264 | $372 | $372 | $264 | — | $277 | $372 |
| RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO |
$372 | $264 | $264 | $372 | $341 | $264 | — | $277 | $372 |
| SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL CHICAGO |
$372 | $372 | $353 | $372 | $341 | $372 | — | $383 | $372 |
| BLESSING HOSPITAL QUINCY |
$507 | $56.21 | $95.55 | $55.60 | $541 | $541 | — | — | — |
| UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH LA GRANGE LA GRANGE |
$700 | $374 | $366 | $378 | $385 | — | — | $561 | $606 |
| UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH HINSDALE HINSDALE |
$700 | $374 | $366 | $378 | $385 | — | — | $561 | $606 |
| UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH GLENOAKS GLENDALE HEIGHTS |
$700 | $374 | $449 | $378 | $385 | — | — | $561 | $606 |
| UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH BOLINGBROOK BOLINGBROOK |
$700 | $374 | $449 | $378 | $385 | — | — | $561 | $606 |
| UW HEALTH BELVIDERE HOSPITAL E STATE ST ROCKFORD |
$749 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASCENSION SAINT JOSEPH - CHICAGO N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO |
$760 | $372 | $372 | $368 | $129 | $372 | — | — | $603 |
| FRANKLIN HOSPITAL BENTON |
$764 | $346 | $596 | $339 | $339 | $764 | — | — | $339 |
| ADVOCATE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - OAK LAWN OAK LAWN |
$885 | $941 | $1,276 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,416 | $540 | $540 |
| ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER OAK LAWN |
$885 | $941 | $1,250 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,416 | $540 | $540 |
| ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL DOWNERS GROVE |
$890 | $941 | $1,307 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,424 | $540 | $540 |
| ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL BARRINGTON |
$905 | $941 | $1,316 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,448 | $540 | $540 |
| HOPEDALE MEDICAL COMPLEX HOPEDALE |
$911 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE |
$912 | $349 | $247 | $349 | $597 | $349 | $1,140 | — | — |
| ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ALTON |
$912 | $374 | $247 | $374 | $597 | $374 | $1,140 | — | — |
| ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO |
$955 | $941 | $1,316 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,528 | $540 | $540 |
| FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA FIELDS OLYMPIA FIELDS |
$993 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE KANKAKEE |
$1,110 | $41.00 | $35.00 | $55.80 | $852 | $1,260 | — | $387 | $391 |
| WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CHICAGO |
$1,201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CGH MEDICAL CENTER STERLING |
$1,225 | $47.10 | — | $45.00 | $53.00 | $70.00 | $76.00 | — | — |
| ADVOCATE SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL HAZEL CREST |
$1,225 | $941 | $1,313 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,960 | $540 | $540 |
| ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL CHICAGO |
$1,225 | $941 | $1,307 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,960 | $540 | $540 |
| ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER LIBERTYVILLE |
$1,245 | $941 | $1,336 | $718 | $653 | — | $1,992 | $540 | $540 |
| ADVOCATE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - PARK RIDGE PARK RIDGE |
$1,350 | $941 | $1,319 | $718 | $653 | — | $2,160 | $540 | $540 |
| ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL PARK RIDGE |
$1,350 | $941 | $1,296 | $718 | $653 | — | $2,160 | $540 | $540 |
| CITY OF HOPE CHICAGO CANCER HOSPITAL ZION |
$1,366 | $800 | $1,908 | $375 | $1,500 | — | — | $375 | $375 |
| FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS ELDORADO |
$1,427 | $86.21 | $112 | $685 | $62.63 | $685 | $1,522 | $112 | $685 |
| ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL ELGIN |
$1,610 | $941 | $1,361 | $718 | $653 | — | $2,898 | $540 | $540 |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CHESTER |
$1,679 | $44.00 | — | $44.88 | $90.00 | — | — | — | $44.00 |
| OSF HEALTHCARE DIVINE MERCY CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL PEORIA |
$1,805 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER OAK PARK |
$1,819 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| OSF ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER BLOOMINGTON |
$1,900 | $378 | $381 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT S MARSHALL AVE MCLEANSBOROR |
$2,020 | $159 | $159 | $159 | $1,762 | $898 | $1,908 | — | $159 |
| HSHS ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL LITCHFIELD |
$2,023 | $618 | $590 | $618 | $2,290 | $590 | $2,388 | $396 | — |
| LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAWRENCEVILLE |
$2,155 | — | — | $83.00 | $600 | $473 | — | — | — |
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 122 Illinois 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 Illinois, Medicare reimburses about $167 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Illinois range from $61.50 to $5,723 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 14.0x 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 Illinois?
- Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in Illinois range from $61.50 to $5,723, with a median of $2,347. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in Illinois?
- The cheapest Illinois hospital published cash price for this procedure is $61.50. 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 Illinois facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 72132 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.