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Complete Abdominal X-ray Series For Sudden Symptoms

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 74022

A set of abdominal X-rays taken in more than one position, lying flat and either upright or on the side, together with a single chest view that is a required part of the examination rather than an optional extra. The combination is used to look for a bowel blockage, free air from a perforation, or other urgent problems inside the abdomen. It is typically ordered for sudden, severe abdominal symptoms.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Complete Abdominal X-ray Series For Sudden Symptoms cost?

$51.29

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $44.67 to $67.61.

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

Facilitymedian $162 · 10th to 90th $48 to $447Professionalmedian $51 · 10th to 90th $40 to $120
$20$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $162professional $51

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$35.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$83.18
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$56.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$16.22
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$891.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$141.25
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$117.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$112.20
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$8.91
Median
$9.55
Typical High
$9.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$38.02

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 4.5 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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.

Washington, DC· 37th of 51

$51.29

AK $148UT $33.11

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.