Lumbar spine CT cost in Celina, OH — inpatient
In Celina, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast as an inpatient: from $1,616.45 to $1,616.45, with a median of $1,616.45. Across Ohio, the median is $1,050.30 at 112 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72131, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Coldwater, OH · (419) 678-4843 Hc Ct Lumbar Spine W/O Contrast | $1,616.45 | $1,616.45 | — | — | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,616.45, median $1,616.45, highest $1,616.45.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,616.45 — 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.