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Lower Back Disc Contrast Imaging

Idaho 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $229.

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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $115 to $240
$100$200$500professional $158

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
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$3,388.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$281.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$91.20
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$2,691.53
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$338.84
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$112.20
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$85.11
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$3,388.44
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$288.40
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$100.00
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$112.20
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$257.04
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$83.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$239.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$83.18

Where Idaho sits

The same service costs 3.2 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.

Idaho· 10th of 51

$158

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.