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Reading a Dye Study of the Neck Spine

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 72240

Covers performing and interpreting an imaging study of the neck in which contrast dye is placed into the fluid-filled space around the spinal cord, and images are then taken. The dye outlines the cord and nerve roots and shows where a disc, bone spur, or narrowing is pressing on them.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Reading a Dye Study of the Neck Spine cost?

$132

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $132 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $100 to $234.

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

Professionalmedian $132 · 10th to 90th $76 to $324
$100$200$500professional $132

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
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$338.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$371.54
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$309.03

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.0 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.

Connecticut· 23rd of 51

$132

AK $295FL $100

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.