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Bladder Contrast Injection for Imaging

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 51600

A thin catheter is used to inject contrast dye into the bladder so its shape and function can be seen clearly on X-ray images. This is typically done just before a cystogram or voiding study, which checks for problems like abnormal bladder shape, reflux of urine toward the kidneys, or leaks. The injection itself is the preparation step for that imaging exam.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Bladder Contrast Injection for Imaging cost?

$240

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $240 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $61.66 to $282.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,549 · 10th to 90th $110 to $5,623Professionalmedian $224 · 10th to 90th $46 to $363
$50$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,549professional $224

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$5,623.41
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$245.47
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$389.05
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$5,888.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$1,047.13

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in South Dakota than in Maine. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 3rd of 51

$240

SD $398ME $117

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.