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Sialography Contrast Injection

Rhode Island 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 $1,202 · 10th–90th $316$3,8020%10%10th90th$1,202Professionalmedian $123 · 10th–90th $59$2040%20%10th90th$123$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$3,981.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$416.87
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$346.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$426.58