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Tear Duct Dye X-Ray

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 70170

X-ray study of the tear drainage system, taken after contrast is injected into the small opening at the inner corner of the eyelid. The pictures show whether tears can drain from the eye into the nose, and where a blockage sits if there is one. It is usually done for an eye that waters constantly.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $25 · 10th–90th $12$890%10%10th90th$25Professionalmedian $22 · 10th–90th $14$790%10%20%10th90th$22$0.2$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0

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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$61.66
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.22
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.55
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$50.12