Lumbar spine CT cost in Louisiana
In Louisiana, 13 hospitals publish a cash price for CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast: from $389.18 to $1,823.20, with a median of $763.56. The lowest price is at University Med Center (New Orleans). The highest price is 4.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 72131. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$389.18University Med Center
Median$763.56half pay less
Highest$1,823.20in Louisiana
Lowest saves$374.38vs the median
Hospitals in Louisiana, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Med Center lowest New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $389.18 | $1,769.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · Alexandria, LA HC 72131 CT L-SPINE W/O CONTRAST | $399.36 | $1,536.00 | Jan 13, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $515.97 | $1,911.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $651.20 | $4,070.00 | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $671.36 | $4,196.00 | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches · Natchitoches, LA CT LUMBAR SPINE W/O CONTRAST | $748.80 | $1,872.00 | Mar 18, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $763.56 | $5,454.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $824.18 | $5,887.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $824.18 | $5,887.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Covington · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $824.18 | $5,887.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans-Metairie, LA CT Scan of Lower Spine | $824.18 | $5,887.00 | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Independence · Hammond, LA CT SCAN OF LOWER SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST | $1,053.66 | $1,756.10 | — source file |
| Hardtner Medical Center Olla · Olla, LA CT Spine Lumbar w/o Contrast | $1,823.20 | $2,279.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 8 | $389.18 | $717.46 |
| Alexandria, LA | 1 | $399.36 | $399.36 |
| Hammond, LA | 1 | $1,053.66 | $1,053.66 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 1 | $748.80 | $748.80 |
| Olla, LA | 1 | $1,823.20 | $1,823.20 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 1 | $824.18 | $824.18 |
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.
CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast in other states
- Alabama$2,078.99
- Alaska$1,773.72
- Arizona$593.58
- Arkansas$1,167.88
- California$2,860.00
- Colorado$995.82
- Connecticut$881.93
- Delaware$2,301.41
- Florida$2,797.86
- Georgia$1,578.10
- Hawaii$1,389.00
- Idaho$819.00
- Illinois$1,649.40
- Indiana$1,018.10
- Iowa$1,414.80
- Kansas$1,321.25
- Kentucky$3,438.88
- Maine$1,017.05
- Maryland$199.38
- Massachusetts$957.15
- Michigan$898.93
- Minnesota$912.46
- Mississippi$810.92
- Missouri$1,379.95
- Montana$1,421.42
- Nebraska$1,177.50
- Nevada$2,171.00
- New Hampshire$1,198.71
- New Jersey$174.95
- New Mexico$1,943.66
- New York$538.40
- North Carolina$1,504.05
- North Dakota$1,155.36
- Ohio$1,016.70
- Oklahoma$1,010.42
- Oregon$1,215.58
- Pennsylvania$900.00
- Puerto Rico$267.50
- Rhode Island$1,218.00
- South Carolina$1,282.45
- South Dakota$2,360.40
- Tennessee$598.42
- Texas$1,753.76
- Utah$1,633.76
- Vermont$2,041.03
- Virginia$1,447.80
- Washington$1,271.25
- West Virginia$862.00
- Wisconsin$1,088.02
- Wyoming$1,875.60
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.