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Lower Back Disc Contrast Imaging

Colorado rates for HCPCS 72295

This is a diagnostic imaging study of a disc in the lower back, performed after contrast dye is injected directly into the disc under X-ray guidance. The images and the pattern of any pain reproduced during the injection help determine whether that disc is a source of back pain.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Lower Back Disc Contrast Imaging cost?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $97.72 to $151.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $117 · 10th to 90th $79 to $224
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $117

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
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$51.29
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$239.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
Denver HMP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$912.01
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$109.65
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$87.10
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$251.19
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$91.20

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 3.2 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Colorado $117 · 29th of 51
AK $309FL $95.50

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.