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Lower back CT scan with contrast

CT scan of lower spine with contrast

Radiology ServicesCPT 72132

Medicare Advantage: Rate for a private Medicare Advantage plan. Applies only to members of that plan.

All hospitals we cover so far are in Washington; other states will appear here to compare as we add them.

Price estimate: Medicare Advantage

Typical Medicare Advantage rate$416middle of 41 hospitals
Lowest hospital$375
Highest hospital$997
Typical cash price$1,67136 hospitals

Typical range: $410 to $427. The middle half of the 41 hospitals we cover that list a Medicare Advantage rate for this procedure. Each hospital below is labeled lower than, within or higher than this range.

Each hospital’s figure is the middle of the rates it lists, one per plan. Hospitals that list several separate lines for one plan or for their cash price are shown with their range and left out of these figures: the lines may be parts of one bill that you pay together. This is what hospitals published, not a quote.

Doctors usually bill separately. At most hospitals these are the hospital’s own charges. The surgeon, radiologist, anesthesiologist or pathologist usually sends a separate bill.

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A rough estimate, not a quote. It leaves out copays, separate bills (such as the doctor or anesthesia), and whether a hospital is in your plan’s network. Your insurer can tell you your real cost.

Compare hospitals

50 hospitals with a Medicare Advantage rate, cash price or list price; 42 of them list Medicare Advantage rates. Lowest Medicare Advantage rate first.

HospitalQuality (CMS)Medicare Advantage rate (middle of plans)Compared with typicalCash priceList price (before discounts)
Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA(360) 435-2133 4 of 5$375Middle of 3 plans; each plan sets its own price: $357 – $375 Lower than typical$2,310$2,887
Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA(360) 424-4111 3 of 5$375Middle of 4 plans; each plan sets its own price: $357 – $375 Lower than typical$2,514$3,143
Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA(509) 473-5800 3 of 5$394Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $381 – $419 Lower than typical$2,425$6,063
MultiCare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA(509) 924-6650 5 of 5$396Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $392 – $419 Lower than typical$2,425$6,063
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA(360) 256-2000 3 of 5$406Middle of 13 plans; each plan sets its own price: $387 – $445 Lower than typical$1,871 – $1,9272 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$2,879 – $2,9652 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Providence St Mary Medical CenterWalla Walla, WA(509) 522-5900 3 of 5$406Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $389 – $428 Lower than typical$1,452 – $1,8152 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$2,074 – $2,5932 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Prov Sacred HRT Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WA(509) 474-3131 3 of 5$408Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $389 – $467 Lower than typical$734 – $1,6912 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$1,049 – $2,4152 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
MultiCare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WA(253) 833-7711 2 of 5$409Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $397 – $437 Lower than typical$1,053$2,632
EvergreenHealth MonroeMonroe, WA(360) 794-7497 3 of 5$409Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $409 – $417 Lower than typical$2,728$3,410
Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA(206) 431-5237 4 of 5$409Middle of 11 plans; each plan sets its own price: $398 – $457 Lower than typical$1,404$4,598
Capital Medical CenterOlympia, WA(360) 956-2550 3 of 5$410Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $396 – $436 Typical$2,080$5,200
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 744-9535 2 of 5$412Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $404 – $444 Typical$2,153$3,075
University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WA(206) 598-3300 4 of 5$412Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $404 – $444 Typical$1,484$2,120
MultiCare Covington Medical CenterCovington, WA(253) 372-7400 3 of 5$413Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $397 – $437 Typical$1,053$2,632
Mary Bridge Children's HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1400Not rated by CMS$415Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $399 – $439 Typical$1,053$2,632
MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA(253) 697-2102 2 of 5$415Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $399 – $439 Typical$1,053$2,632
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1000 2 of 5$415Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $399 – $439 Typical$1,053$2,632
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA(425) 261-2000 4 of 5$415Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $397 – $437 Typical$1,007$1,937
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA(509) 946-4611 4 of 5$416Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $389 – $467 Typical$1,672 – $1,8582 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$2,389 – $2,6542 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterVancouver, WA(360) 487-1000 4 of 5$416Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $400 – $435 TypicalNot publishedNot published
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WA(509) 482-0111 3 of 5$416Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $389 – $428 Typical$610 – $2,2252 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$871 – $3,1792 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
EvergreenHealth Medical CenterKirkland, WA(425) 899-1000 5 of 5$417Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $417 – $425 Typical$2,604$3,255
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & ClinicsBellevue, WA(425) 688-5000 2 of 5$417Middle of 3 plans; each plan sets its own price: $405 – $421 Typical$724$1,447
St Francis Community HospitalFederal Way, WA(253) 944-8100 4 of 5$417Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $398 – $457 Typical$1,443$4,598
Swedish Edmonds HospitalEdmonds, WA(425) 640-4000 3 of 5$419Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $397 – $477 TypicalNot publishedNot published
St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA(253) 530-2050 5 of 5$425Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $405 – $466 Typical$1,398$4,598
St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA(253) 588-1711 4 of 5$425Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $405 – $466 Typical$1,325$4,598
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA(253) 627-4101 3 of 5$425Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $405 – $466 Typical$1,523$4,598
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 386-6000 4 of 5$426Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $404 – $485 Typical$1,627 – $2,9312 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$3,390 – $6,1062 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WA(206) 320-2000 4 of 5$426Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $404 – $485 Typical$1,627 – $2,9312 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$3,390 – $6,1062 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Swedish IssaquahIssaquah, WA(425) 313-4000 4 of 5$427Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $405 – $486 Typical$1,627 – $2,9312 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$3,390 – $6,1062 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA(509) 575-8000 1 of 5$428Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $408 – $457 Higher than typical$1,723$4,308
St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA(360) 377-3911 4 of 5$429Middle of 10 plans; each plan sets its own price: $416 – $455 Higher than typical$2,029$4,598
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia, WA(360) 493-7179 3 of 5$429Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $401 – $642 Higher than typical$1,671$3,213
Providence Centralia HospitalCentralia, WA(360) 330-8530 3 of 5$432Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $404 – $646 Higher than typical$1,671$3,213
PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA(360) 734-5400 4 of 5$435Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $414 – $456 Higher than typical$1,929 – $2,1132 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$2,968 – $3,2502 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
PeaceHealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WA(360) 414-2000 4 of 5$436Middle of 14 plans; each plan sets its own price: $324 – $456Some plan prices here are below what Medicare pays; open the hospital to see which Higher than typical$1,871 – $1,9272 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$2,879 – $2,9652 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Island HospitalAnacortes, WA(360) 299-1300 4 of 5$437Middle of 11 plans; each plan sets its own price: $416 – $441 Higher than typical$1,687$1,687
Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA(360) 417-7000 3 of 5$479Middle of 5 plans; each plan sets its own price: $437 – $562 Higher than typical$1,680$2,100
St Elizabeth HospitalEnumclaw, WA(360) 825-2505 5 of 5$861Middle of 12 plans; each plan sets its own price: $828 – $1,011 Higher than typical$1,625$4,598
Cascade Medical CenterLeavenworth, WA(509) 548-5815Not rated by CMS$1,061Middle of 7 plans; each plan sets its own price: $1,028 – $1,808Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists Higher than typical$1,730Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$2,163Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
Coulee Medical CenterGrand Coulee, WA(509) 633-1753Not rated by CMSNot published—$2,078$2,309
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical CenterFriday Harbor, WA(360) 378-2141Not rated by CMSNot published—$1,833$2,820
PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterSedro Woolley, WA(360) 856-6021 3 of 5Not published—$1,929$2,968
Providence Mount Carmel HospitalColville, WA(509) 684-2561 3 of 5Not published—$1,164$1,663
Providence St Joseph HospitalChewelah, WA(509) 935-8211Not rated by CMSNot published—$1,243$1,776
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA(206) 987-2000Not rated by CMSNot published—$239 – $3,9022 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$238 – $3,9023 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Three Rivers HospitalBrewster, WA(509) 689-2517Not rated by CMSNot published—$2,103Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$2,103Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 223-6600 5 of 5$32.81 – $3,04923 separate lines; open the hospital to see each oneSome lines are below what Medicare pays for the whole serviceNot compared: several separate lines$1,835$3,598
WhidbeyHealth Medical CenterCoupeville, WA(360) 678-5151 2 of 5Not published—$151 – $3,7033 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$151 – $3,7033 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one

Reading these prices

  • A higher price does not mean better care. Quality stars come from CMS and are shown separately; they don’t go into the price labels.
  • A hospital can list several rates for the same procedure, one per plan; we show the middle of them. When one plan, or the cash price, has several separate lines, they may be parts of one bill (for example the hospital’s fee and the fee of the doctor who reads a scan) or alternatives (inpatient or outpatient). We show their range, don’t compare them yet, and list every line on the hospital’s page.
  • A very low rate can be one line item (for example, a supply charge), not the whole procedure.
  • Not published means the hospital’s own price file has no price of that kind for this service (some list insurer rates but leave the cash or list price blank). If you’re uninsured or paying yourself, ask the hospital for a Good Faith Estimate; federal law (No Surprises Act) requires one when you schedule or ask.

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Doctors and practices

Doctors, independent practices, labs and centers in Washington that billed Traditional Medicare for Lower back CT scan with contrast, most Medicare services first. Doctors with no hospital affiliation are included.

No independent practice billed Traditional Medicare for this often enough for CMS to publish it.

Reading the doctor list

  • A higher price doesn’t mean better care. The quality score and the price come from different CMS files and are shown separately on purpose.
  • The amount is what Traditional Medicare (original Medicare) approved for the doctor’s or lab’s own service: Medicare’s payment plus the patient’s share. It is not what commercial insurance or Medicare Advantage pays, and the hospital or surgery center bills separately (surgery centers aren’t in this list).
  • The Medicare quality score is CMS’s MIPS final score (0 to 100), based mostly on the doctor’s Medicare patients. About half of doctors aren’t scored, so Not rated says nothing bad about a doctor. A group’s score covers everyone in the group.
  • CMS doesn’t publish counts under 11 patients, so doctors who rarely bill Medicare for this aren’t listed, and No price published means CMS has no amount for that setting.
  • Independent practice means CMS lists no group for the doctor, or a group of one. None on file for hospitals is common for office-based doctors and doesn’t mean anything is wrong.