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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 July 2026.

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

$47.86

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $47.86 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $44.67 to $87.10.

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 $48 · 10th to 90th $36 to $148
$20$50$100$200professional $48

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
$13.80
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$120.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$30.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$35.48
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$169.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$16.22
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$38.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$85.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$117.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$33.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$309.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$213.80

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.8 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.

Washington, DC· 47th of 51

$47.86

AK $123FL $43.65

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.