Lumbar spine CT cost in Mullins, SC — inpatient
In Mullins, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast as an inpatient: from $1,659.50 to $1,659.50, with a median of $1,659.50. Across South Carolina, the median is $1,282.45 at 19 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC Health Marion Medical Center Mullins, SC · (843) 431-2000 HB CT LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST | $1,659.50 | $3,319.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,659.50, median $1,659.50, highest $1,659.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,659.50 — 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.