Lumbar spine CT cost in Dickinson, ND — inpatient
In Dickinson, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast as an inpatient: from $1,297.80 to $1,297.80, with a median of $1,297.80. Across North Dakota, the median is $1,155.36 at 11 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 72131, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital and Health Center Dickinson, ND · (701) 456-4000 LUMBAR SPINE WO CONT | $1,297.80 | $2,060.00 | $1,442.00–$1,998.20 | 37% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,297.80, median $1,297.80, highest $1,297.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,297.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.