Lumbar spine CT cost in Bellefontaine, OH — inpatient
In Bellefontaine, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast as an inpatient: from $1,585.60 to $1,585.60, with a median of $1,585.60. Across Ohio, the median is $1,093.80 at 132 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72131, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Rutan Hospital Bellefontaine, OH · (937) 651-3257 Spine Lumbar Wo Contrast | $1,585.60 | $1,982.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,585.60, median $1,585.60, highest $1,585.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,585.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This CT scan shows the bones of the lower back in detail. It is used after injuries and when an MRI is not possible.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the scan. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.