CT Scan of Lower Spine with Contrast Cost in Nevada
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 30 Nevada hospitals. CPT 72132. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Nevada
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 30 of 30 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | MultiPlan | Cigna | Molina | Humana | First Health | Centene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LAS VEGAS |
$61.50 | $50.22 | $55.06 | — | $124 | $55.06 | — | $61.67 | $81.49 |
| SUNRISE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS |
$199 | $55.06 | $39.63 | $8,847 | $69.18 | $70.05 | — | $9,268 | $66.71 |
| SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RENO |
$379 | $379 | $391 | — | — | $192 | — | — | — |
| NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL NORTH LAS VEGAS |
$379 | $379 | $309 | — | — | $192 | — | — | — |
| SOUTH LYON MEDICAL CENTER YERINGTON |
$1,098 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DESERT VIEW HOSPITAL PAHRUMP |
$1,163 | $1,856 | $1,299 | $1,744 | $1,468 | — | $535 | — | $814 |
| HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL WINNEMUCCA |
$1,475 | $44.00 | $95.00 | — | — | — | — | $90.00 | — |
| CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CARSON CITY |
$1,530 | $1,004 | — | $95.00 | $90.00 | $754 | — | — | — |
| PERSHING GENERAL HOSPITAL LOVELOCK |
$2,680 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN SAN MARTIN CAMPUS LAS VEGAS |
$2,780 | $395 | $403 | $9,356 | $1,342 | — | $395 | — | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN SIENA CAMPUS HENDERSON |
$3,078 | $395 | $403 | $9,356 | $1,342 | — | $395 | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS |
$3,106 | — | — | $2,485 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN NEVADA REGIONAL HOSPITAL ELKO |
$3,449 | $75.30 | $70.16 | $92.00 | $63.10 | — | $100 | $95.00 | — |
| BOULDER CITY HOSPITAL BOULDER CITY |
$3,711 | $425 | — | — | $632 | — | — | — | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN ROSE DE LIMA CAMPUS HENDERSON |
$3,878 | $395 | $403 | $9,356 | $1,342 | — | $395 | — | — |
| DIGNITY HEALTH ST. ROSE DOMINICAN BLUE DIAMOND CAMPUS LAS VEGAS |
$4,042 | $381 | $381 | $9,296 | $1,144 | $252 | — | — | — |
| WEST HENDERSON HOSPITAL RAIDERS WAY HENDERSON |
$4,350 | $1,267 | $859 | $6,308 | $525 | $260 | $854 | — | — |
| SUMMERLIN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$4,350 | $1,267 | $859 | $6,308 | $525 | $260 | $854 | — | — |
| CENTENNIAL HILLS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$4,350 | $1,267 | $859 | $6,308 | $525 | $260 | $854 | — | — |
| HENDERSON HOSPITAL HENDERSON |
$4,350 | $1,267 | $859 | $6,308 | $525 | $260 | $854 | — | — |
| ELITE MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$4,350 | $1,267 | $859 | $6,308 | $525 | $260 | $854 | — | — |
| NORTHERN NEVADA SIERRA MEDICAL CENTER RENO |
$4,350 | $1,267 | $859 | $6,308 | $525 | $260 | $854 | — | — |
| SPRING MOUNTAIN SAHARA LAS VEGAS |
$4,350 | $1,267 | $859 | $6,308 | $525 | $260 | $854 | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF RENO SPARKS |
$4,763 | — | — | $3,810 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL CENTER SPARKS |
$5,207 | $1,404 | $859 | $9,372 | $2,799 | $260 | $810 | — | — |
| PAM REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF CENTENNIAL HILLS LAS VEGAS |
$5,509 | $210 | $2,755 | $4,407 | — | $380 | $380 | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL LAS VEGAS - FLAMINGO CAMPUS LAS VEGAS |
$7,135 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| KINDRED HOSPITAL - LAS VEGAS SAHARA LAS VEGAS |
$7,135 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ER AT BOULDER'S EDGE HENDERSON |
$10,995 | $981 | $267 | $6,927 | $1,915 | — | — | $7,257 | $66.71 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER LAS VEGAS |
$11,129 | $980 | $267 | $7,011 | $1,915 | — | — | $7,345 | $66.71 |
That is the median of what the 30 Nevada 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 Nevada, Medicare reimburses about $168 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Nevada range from $61.50 to $11,129 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 24.0x 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 Nevada?
- Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in Nevada range from $61.50 to $11,129, with a median of $4,042. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in Nevada?
- The cheapest Nevada 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.