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Sialography Contrast Injection

Louisiana rates for HCPCS 42550

An injection of contrast dye into a salivary gland duct so that an X-ray can outline the gland and its duct system. It helps detect blockages such as stones or areas of narrowing within the gland.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,148 · 10th–90th $204$3,4670%10%10th90th$1,148Professionalmedian $135 · 10th–90th $63$2630%10%10th90th$135$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$3,548.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$263.03
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$616.60
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$239.88
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$257.04
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$269.15