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Disc Injection X-Ray, Neck or Upper Back

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 72285

A study in which contrast is injected through a needle directly into a disc of the neck or upper back and images are taken. The pictures show the internal structure of the disc, including tears in its tough outer ring, and the team records whether the injection reproduces the patient's usual pain. It is used to work out which disc is the source of pain before treatment is planned.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $98 · 10th to 90th $49 to $355Professionalmedian $87 · 10th to 90th $58 to $457
$20$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $98professional $87

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
$48.98
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$245.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$194.98