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Lower back CT scan with and without contrast

CT scan of lower spine before and after contrast

Radiology ServicesCPT 72133

Commercial insurance: Rate negotiated with a private insurer or employer plan, including exchange and public-option plans.

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

Price estimate: Commercial insurance

Typical Commercial insurance rate$590middle of 39 hospitals
Lowest hospital$366
Highest hospital$3,583
Typical cash price$1,93241 hospitals

Typical range: $516 to $925. The middle half of the 39 hospitals we cover that list a Commercial insurance 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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Have you met your deductible this year?

Your deductible is what you pay each year before your plan starts sharing costs. Your insurer’s app shows how much is left.

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

51 hospitals with a Commercial insurance rate, cash price or list price; 44 of them list Commercial insurance rates. Lowest Commercial insurance rate first.

HospitalQuality (CMS)Commercial insurance rate (middle of plans)Compared with typicalCash priceList price (before discounts)
Harborview Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 744-9535 2 of 5$366Middle of 4 plans; each plan sets its own price: $311 – $432 Lower than typical$2,655$3,793
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA(360) 256-2000 3 of 5$428Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $77.80 – $631Some plan prices here are below what Medicare pays; open the hospital to see which Lower than typical$2,504$3,852
Providence St Mary Medical CenterWalla Walla, WA(509) 522-5900 3 of 5$456Middle of 8 plans; each plan sets its own price: $163 – $1,150Some plan prices here are below what Medicare pays; open the hospital to see which Lower than typical$2,238$3,197
Capital Medical CenterOlympia, WA(360) 956-2550 3 of 5$483Middle of 20 plans; each plan sets its own price: $336 – $4,896 Lower than typical$2,304$5,760
Prov Sacred HRT Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.Spokane, WA(509) 474-3131 3 of 5$495Middle of 14 plans; each plan sets its own price: $330 – $1,668 Lower than typical$827 – $1,7752 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$1,182 – $2,5362 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA(509) 946-4611 4 of 5$499Middle of 9 plans; each plan sets its own price: $330 – $712 Lower than typical$1,910 – $2,1212 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$2,728 – $3,0302 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Swedish IssaquahIssaquah, WA(425) 313-4000 4 of 5$499Middle of 16 plans; each plan sets its own price: $306 – $911 Lower than typical$1,872 – $3,3712 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$3,899 – $7,0232 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterVancouver, WA(360) 487-1000 4 of 5$506Middle of 10 plans; each plan sets its own price: $246 – $838 Lower than typicalNot publishedNot published
Swedish Edmonds HospitalEdmonds, WA(425) 640-4000 3 of 5$515Middle of 16 plans; each plan sets its own price: $297 – $911 Lower than typicalNot publishedNot published
EvergreenHealth Medical CenterKirkland, WA(425) 899-1000 5 of 5$515Middle of 27 plans; each plan sets its own price: $226 – $3,222 Lower than typical$2,772$3,465
Wellfound Behavioral Health HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-4565Not rated by CMS$517 TypicalNot publishedNot published
PeaceHealth St John Medical CenterLongview, WA(360) 414-2000 4 of 5$537Middle of 4 plans; each plan sets its own price: $83.42 – $1,200Some plan prices here are below what Medicare pays; open the hospital to see which Typical$2,216 – $2,5262 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$3,409 – $3,8862 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Deaconess Medical CenterSpokane, WA(509) 473-5800 3 of 5$539Middle of 16 plans; each plan sets its own price: $323 – $2,451 Typical$1,343$3,357
MultiCare Valley HospitalSpokane Valley, WA(509) 924-6650 5 of 5$548Middle of 16 plans; each plan sets its own price: $319 – $2,417 Typical$1,343$3,357
Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA(509) 575-8000 1 of 5$572Middle of 19 plans; each plan sets its own price: $328 – $4,360 Typical$2,035$5,088
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WA(206) 320-2000 4 of 5$572Middle of 17 plans; each plan sets its own price: $305 – $862 Typical$1,872 – $3,3712 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$3,899 – $7,0232 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA(253) 530-2050 5 of 5$590Middle of 18 plans; each plan sets its own price: $383 – $3,762 Typical$1,526$5,016
St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA(253) 588-1711 4 of 5$590Middle of 18 plans; each plan sets its own price: $383 – $3,762 Typical$1,446$5,016
St Francis Community HospitalFederal Way, WA(253) 944-8100 4 of 5$590Middle of 18 plans; each plan sets its own price: $376 – $3,762 Typical$1,574$5,016
St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA(253) 627-4101 3 of 5$590Middle of 18 plans; each plan sets its own price: $387 – $3,762 Typical$1,661$5,016
University of Washington Medical CtrSeattle, WA(206) 598-3300 4 of 5$593Middle of 13 plans; each plan sets its own price: $311 – $772 Typical$1,830$2,614
Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 386-6000 4 of 5$616Middle of 23 plans; each plan sets its own price: $305 – $911 Typical$1,872 – $3,3712 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$3,899 – $7,0232 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1000 2 of 5$686Middle of 20 plans; each plan sets its own price: $338 – $2,086 Typical$1,143$2,858
MultiCare Auburn Medical CenterAuburn, WA(253) 833-7711 2 of 5$688Middle of 20 plans; each plan sets its own price: $337 – $2,086 Typical$1,143$2,858
MultiCare Covington Medical CenterCovington, WA(253) 372-7400 3 of 5$688Middle of 20 plans; each plan sets its own price: $337 – $2,086 Typical$1,143$2,858
MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA(253) 697-2102 2 of 5$688Middle of 20 plans; each plan sets its own price: $338 – $2,086 Typical$1,143$2,858
Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA(206) 431-5237 4 of 5$690Middle of 17 plans; each plan sets its own price: $376 – $4,514 Typical$1,532$5,016
Providence Centralia HospitalCentralia, WA(360) 330-8530 3 of 5$858Middle of 11 plans; each plan sets its own price: $343 – $1,909 Typical$1,834$3,527
PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA(360) 734-5400 4 of 5$886Middle of 2 plans; each plan sets its own price: $402 – $1,370 Typical$2,438$3,751
Cascade Medical CenterLeavenworth, WA(509) 548-5815Not rated by CMS$1,290Middle of 2 plans; each plan sets its own price: $718 – $1,862Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists Higher than typical$2,375Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$2,969Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
Mary Bridge Children's HospitalTacoma, WA(253) 403-1400Not rated by CMS$1,073Middle of 20 plans; each plan sets its own price: $338 – $2,326 Higher than typical$1,143$2,858
Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA(360) 435-2133 4 of 5$1,220Middle of 11 plans; each plan sets its own price: $285 – $3,215 Higher than typical$2,858$3,572
Island HospitalAnacortes, WA(360) 299-1300 4 of 5$1,375Middle of 17 plans; each plan sets its own price: $271 – $1,972 Higher than typical$2,076$2,076
St Elizabeth HospitalEnumclaw, WA(360) 825-2505 5 of 5$1,670Middle of 17 plans; each plan sets its own price: $454 – $4,514 Higher than typical$1,772$5,016
Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA(360) 417-7000 3 of 5$2,234Middle of 6 plans; each plan sets its own price: $1,350 – $2,415 Higher than typical$1,932$2,415
St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA(360) 377-3911 4 of 5$2,256Middle of 18 plans; each plan sets its own price: $415 – $4,514 Higher than typical$2,214$5,016
EvergreenHealth MonroeMonroe, WA(360) 794-7497 3 of 5$2,402Middle of 17 plans; each plan sets its own price: $226 – $3,222 Higher than typical$2,772$3,465
Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA(360) 424-4111 3 of 5$2,843Middle of 11 plans; each plan sets its own price: $285 – $3,393 Higher than typical$2,858$3,572
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WA(206) 987-2000Not rated by CMS$3,583Middle of 98 plans; each plan sets its own price: $2,276 – $4,047 Higher than typical$4,216$4,216
Coulee Medical CenterGrand Coulee, WA(509) 633-1753Not rated by CMSNot published—$2,566$2,851
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & ClinicsBellevue, WA(425) 688-5000 2 of 5$224 – $1,73824 separate lines; open the hospital to see each oneNot compared: several separate lines$758$1,515
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical CenterFriday Harbor, WA(360) 378-2141Not rated by CMSNot published—$2,170$3,338
PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterSedro Woolley, WA(360) 856-6021 3 of 5Not published—$2,284$3,514
Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WA(509) 482-0111 3 of 5$235 – $77414 separate lines; open the hospital to see each oneNot compared: several separate lines$2,448$3,497
Providence Mount Carmel HospitalColville, WA(509) 684-2561 3 of 5Not published—$1,260$1,800
Providence Regional Medical Center EverettEverett, WA(425) 261-2000 4 of 5$240 – $88715 separate lines; open the hospital to see each oneNot compared: several separate lines$2,098$4,035
Providence St Joseph HospitalChewelah, WA(509) 935-8211Not rated by CMSNot published—$1,741$2,487
Providence St Peter HospitalOlympia, WA(360) 493-7179 3 of 5$171 – $1,10317 separate lines; open the hospital to see each oneSome lines are below what Medicare pays for the whole serviceNot compared: several separate lines$1,834$3,527
Three Rivers HospitalBrewster, WA(509) 689-2517Not rated by CMSNot published—$2,883Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists$2,883Includes the radiologist’s fee the hospital lists
Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA(206) 223-6600 5 of 5$6.27 – $1,36525 separate lines; open the hospital to see each oneSome lines are below what Medicare pays for the whole serviceNot compared: several separate lines$870$1,706
WhidbeyHealth Medical CenterCoupeville, WA(360) 678-5151 2 of 5Not published—$156 – $3,0103 separate lines; open the hospital to see each one$156 – $3,0103 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

We don’t have doctor data for this procedure yet. CMS publishes what doctors bill Traditional Medicare by billing code, and no Washington doctor billed this one often enough for CMS to publish it (11 or more patients a year).