Ct scan of middle spine with contrast
Medicare pricing data for 8,575 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.7x markup — hospitals charge $340.18 but Medicare allows only $59.35. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $53 in Nebraska to $113 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Ct scan of middle spine with contrast (HCPCS code 72129) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $59.35, but hospitals typically charge $340.18 — a 5.7x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $59.35, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.87. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $46.33 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $113 | $974 | 28 | 67 | +90.1% |
| Nevada | $71 | $612 | 92 | 217 | +19.3% |
| Texas | $66 | $467 | 685 | 2,750 | +11.0% |
| New York | $65 | $324 | 446 | 1,911 | +8.9% |
| California | $65 | $418 | 705 | 2,288 | +8.7% |
| Washington | $64 | $273 | 193 | 599 | +8.5% |
| Oregon | $63 | $388 | 83 | 240 | +6.2% |
| New Jersey | $62 | $272 | 179 | 946 | +4.3% |
| Georgia | $62 | $374 | 208 | 672 | +4.2% |
| Indiana | $61 | $396 | 124 | 263 | +3.4% |
| Minnesota | $60 | $450 | 314 | 1,228 | +1.8% |
| Florida | $60 | $403 | 545 | 2,024 | +1.3% |
| Maryland | $60 | $277 | 182 | 1,293 | +1.0% |
| Tennessee | $60 | $442 | 294 | 2,357 | +1.0% |
| District of Columbia | $60 | $341 | 30 | 120 | +0.6% |
| Connecticut | $59 | $251 | 183 | 882 | -0.7% |
| Illinois | $59 | $437 | 290 | 939 | -1.1% |
| Massachusetts | $58 | $249 | 259 | 2,415 | -1.9% |
| New Hampshire | $58 | $494 | 26 | 56 | -2.4% |
| Rhode Island | $58 | $262 | 57 | 211 | -2.8% |
| Missouri | $58 | $359 | 218 | 1,056 | -2.9% |
| Virginia | $58 | $276 | 247 | 1,332 | -3.1% |
| Maine | $57 | $223 | 13 | 15 | -3.7% |
| Alabama | $57 | $230 | 150 | 726 | -3.9% |
| Colorado | $57 | $306 | 157 | 617 | -4.0% |
| Delaware | $57 | $202 | 20 | 135 | -4.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $57 | $214 | 399 | 3,416 | -4.7% |
| Arkansas | $56 | $247 | 78 | 210 | -5.0% |
| Wyoming | $56 | $266 | 14 | 23 | -5.1% |
| Michigan | $56 | $250 | 354 | 2,058 | -5.1% |
| Hawaii | $56 | $412 | 26 | 101 | -5.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $56 | $235 | 5 | 29 | -5.2% |
| Ohio | $56 | $290 | 353 | 1,156 | -5.3% |
| Louisiana | $56 | $293 | 103 | 250 | -5.5% |
| Arizona | $56 | $631 | 183 | 1,746 | -5.5% |
| New Mexico | $56 | $304 | 26 | 137 | -5.6% |
| South Dakota | $56 | $208 | 18 | 31 | -5.7% |
| South Carolina | $56 | $292 | 118 | 318 | -5.9% |
| North Carolina | $56 | $268 | 343 | 1,811 | -5.9% |
| Utah | $56 | $185 | 48 | 104 | -6.2% |
| North Dakota | $56 | $432 | 14 | 45 | -6.2% |
| Vermont | $55 | $308 | 8 | 20 | -6.5% |
| Montana | $55 | $277 | 32 | 108 | -6.7% |
| West Virginia | $55 | $293 | 47 | 140 | -7.9% |
| Kentucky | $55 | $204 | 99 | 397 | -8.0% |
| Kansas | $54 | $198 | 75 | 212 | -8.3% |
| Iowa | $54 | $306 | 45 | 72 | -8.4% |
| Idaho | $54 | $328 | 34 | 84 | -8.6% |
| Mississippi | $54 | $292 | 44 | 105 | -8.7% |
| Wisconsin | $54 | $554 | 132 | 390 | -9.4% |
| Oklahoma | $53 | $203 | 118 | 1,186 | -10.6% |
| Nebraska | $53 | $196 | 54 | 307 | -11.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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