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Lower Back Disc Contrast Imaging

Connecticut 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?

$129

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $129 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $214.

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 $129 · 10th to 90th $76 to $339
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $129

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
$52.48
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$104.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$275.42
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$107.15
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$446.68
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$416.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$107.15

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut $129 · 19th 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.