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Sialography Contrast Injection

Maryland 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 $155 · 10th–90th $69$4570%10%10th90th$155Professionalmedian $135 · 10th–90th $60$2340%10%10th90th$135$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$223.87
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$288.40
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$457.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$309.03
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$245.47