This imaging exam evaluates the jaw joint, known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ, by injecting a small amount of contrast dye directly into the joint and then taking x-ray images to closely examine the joint disc and surrounding structures. It is used to investigate jaw pain, clicking, or limited jaw movement when more detailed information about the joint is needed. This portion covers the imaging and interpretation of the study.
Rates data updated October 2026.
How much does X-ray Of The Jaw Joint With Contrast Dye cost?
$115
Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.
Insurers have agreed to pay about $115 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $81.28 to $209.
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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.
How much rates vary
Facilitymedian $263 · 10th to 90th $186 to $490Professionalmedian $115 · 10th to 90th $66 to $224
Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.
Rates by insurance carrier
Insurance Carrier
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical LowTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
MedianTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Typical HighTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$87.10
Professional
None (both parts)
$77.62
$77.62
$87.10
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
Professional
None (both parts)
$29.51
$29.51
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$489.78
Facility
None
$128.82
$239.88
$489.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$467.74
Professional
None (both parts)
$89.13
$141.25
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$128.82
Professional
26 · Professional part
$28.18
$52.48
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$263.03
Professional
TC · Technical part
$60.26
$91.20
$263.03
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$660.69
Facility
None
$660.69
$660.69
$660.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$208.93
Professional
None (both parts)
$63.10
$114.82
$208.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$70.79
Professional
26 · Professional part
$19.05
$32.36
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$138.04
Professional
TC · Technical part
$42.66
$83.18
$138.04
1 more rate with less common billing modifiers
A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.
Insurance Carrier
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical LowTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
MedianTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Typical HighTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$66.07
Facility
52 · Reduced service
$26.30
$52.48
$66.07
Where West Virginia sits
The same service costs 3.7 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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.