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CT Scan of Lower Spine without Contrast Cost in Minnesota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 102 Minnesota hospitals. CPT 72131. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $1,333
📉 Low $10.00
📈 High $2,724
🏥 102 hospitals
🏛️ 71 with insurance contracts
🇺🇸 Medicare $131
Hospital comparison — Minnesota
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 102 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Medicare | First Health | Humana | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENDRICKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HENDRICKS |
$10.00 | $95.93 | $86.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FAIRVIEW RANGE MEDICAL CENTER HIBBING |
$85.85 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $172 | — | — | $166 | — | — |
| RIDGEVIEW SIBLEY MEDICAL CENTER ARLINGTON |
$105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MASONIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MINNEAPOLIS |
$106 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $137 | $109 | — | $132 | $105 | $90.16 |
| RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER LE SUEUR |
$113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RIDGEVIEW LESUEUR LE SUEUR |
$113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GLENCOE REGIONAL HEALTH GLENCOE |
$127 | $718 | $91.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| METHODIST HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS PARK |
$164 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MILLE LACS HEALTH SYSTEM ONAMIA |
$200 | — | $142 | — | $285 | $142 | $285 | $142 | $285 |
| GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL GRAND RAPIDS |
$237 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $172 | — | — | $166 | — | — |
| LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE FERGUS FALLS HOSPITAL FERGUS FALLS |
$244 | $52.59 | $45.73 | $96.03 | $110 | — | — | $52.59 | — |
| ASTERA HEALTH MAIN CAMPUS WADENA |
$269 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES DAWSON |
$274 | $128 | — | — | — | $128 | — | — | — |
| ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LAKEVILLE LAKEVILLE |
$274 | $142 | — | — | $136 | — | — | — | — |
| SCA HEALTH GREENWAY SURGICAL SUITES . MINNEAPOLIS |
$274 | $142 | — | — | $136 | — | — | — | — |
| ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER VADNAIS HEIGHTS VADNAIS HEIGHTS |
$274 | $142 | — | — | $136 | — | — | — | — |
| ALLINA HEALTH SURGERY CENTER BROOKLYN PARK BROOKLYN PARK |
$274 | $142 | — | — | $136 | — | — | — | — |
| SCA HEALTH WESTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER PLYMOUTH |
$274 | $142 | — | — | $136 | — | — | — | — |
| SCA HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE SURGERY CENTER EDINA |
$274 | $142 | — | — | $136 | — | — | — | — |
| MADISON HEALTHCARE MADISON |
$306 | $34.73 | $34.73 | $338 | $55.46 | $95.21 | $349 | $46.76 | — |
| ASPIRUS LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL TWO HARBORS |
$411 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| REGIONS HOSPITAL ST. PAUL |
$428 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL MAPLEWOOD |
$471 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $728 | — | — | $702 | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW WOODWINDS HOSPITAL - WOODBURY WOODBURY |
$471 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $728 | — | — | $702 | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL EDINA |
$471 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $728 | — | — | $702 | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW LAKES MEDICAL CENTER - WYOMING WYOMING |
$471 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $728 | — | — | $702 | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW NORTHLAND MEDICAL CENTER PRINCETON |
$471 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $728 | — | — | $702 | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW CLINIC BETHESDA ST. PAUL |
$471 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $728 | — | — | $702 | — | — |
| MAPLE GROVE HOSPITAL HOSPITAL DRIVE MAPLE GROVE |
$498 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL ROBBINSDALE |
$498 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M HEALTH FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL BURNSVILLE |
$499 | $36.99 | $43.96 | $728 | — | — | $702 | — | — |
| SLEEPY EYE MEDICAL CENTER SLEEPY EYE |
$533 | $200 | $1,112 | $2,549 | $1,090 | $83.97 | — | $1,090 | $2,549 |
| HUTCHINSON HEALTH HUTCHINSON |
$640 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STILLWATER |
$749 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRACARE ST CLOUD HOSPITAL SAINT CLOUD |
$836 | $45.00 | $115 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CLOQUET |
$973 | $2,734 | $2,734 | — | — | — | — | $2,734 | — |
| CENTRACARE RICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WILLMAR |
$1,060 | $84.30 | $90.10 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| CENTRACARE MONTICELLO MONTICELLO |
$1,072 | $262 | $78.80 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| NORTHFIELD HOSPITAL NORTHFIELD |
$1,101 | $325 | $374 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,775 |
| CENTRACARE - BENSON HOSPITAL BENSON |
$1,186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ELBOW LAKE HOSPITAL ELBOW LAKE |
$1,194 | $52.59 | $45.73 | $96.03 | $50.24 | — | — | $52.59 | — |
| CENTRACARE MELROSE MELROSE |
$1,234 | $27.00 | $27.00 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| CENTRACARE SAUK CENTRE HOSPITAL SAUK CENTRE |
$1,234 | $41.00 | $41.00 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| CENTRACARE LONG PRAIRIE CLINIC LONG PRAIRIE |
$1,234 | $41.00 | $41.00 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| CENTRACARE REDWOOD HOSPITAL REDWOOD FALLS |
$1,234 | $262 | $90.30 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| CENTRACARE PAYNESVILLE HOSPITAL PAYNESVILLE |
$1,234 | $45.00 | $45.00 | — | — | — | $88.00 | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA TH ST N VIRGINIA |
$1,269 | $104 | $104 | — | — | $104 | — | — | — |
| AVERA TYLER HOSPITAL TYLER |
$1,288 | $41.20 | $85.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S DETROIT LAKES WASHINGTON AVE. DETROIT LAKES |
$1,297 | $73.57 | $112 | — | — | $112 | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH-ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER DULUTH ND ST DULUTH |
$1,333 | $107 | $107 | — | — | $107 | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH ND ST DULUTH |
$1,333 | $104 | $104 | — | — | $104 | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST. MARY'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ND ST. DULUTH |
$1,333 | $107 | $107 | — | — | $107 | — | — | — |
| ORTONVILLE HOSPITAL ORTONVILLE |
$1,348 | $214 | $793 | $1,491 | — | — | — | — | — |
| RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER AITKIN |
$1,351 | $113 | $907 | — | — | $251 | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER RD ST BRAINERD |
$1,359 | $114 | $114 | — | — | $114 | — | — | — |
| RAINY LAKE MEDICAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL FALLS |
$1,362 | $387 | $761 | — | — | — | — | $45.36 | — |
| CHI LAKEWOOD HEALTH BAUDETTE |
$1,379 | $359 | $1,526 | — | — | — | — | $1,400 | — |
| CHI ST JOSEPHS HEALTH PARK RAPIDS |
$1,410 | $359 | $1,871 | — | — | — | — | $871 | — |
| CHI ST GABRIELS HOSPITAL LITTLE FALLS |
$1,437 | $38.60 | $93.92 | $122 | — | — | — | $46.32 | — |
| CHI ST FRANCIS HEALTH BRECKENRIDGE |
$1,450 | $359 | $1,764 | — | — | — | — | $1,015 | — |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 72131, 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: $1,362 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
Billed more than $1,333 for this?
That is the median of what the 102 Minnesota hospitals above publish for Ct scan of lower spine without 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 72131 in Minnesota, Medicare reimburses about $131 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Minnesota range from $10.00 to $2,724 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 10.2x 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 without contrast cost in Minnesota?
- Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine without contrast (CPT 72131) in Minnesota range from $10.00 to $2,724, with a median of $1,333. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine without contrast in Minnesota?
- The cheapest Minnesota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $10.00. 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 Minnesota facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 72131 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.