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Complete Abdominal X-ray Series For Sudden Symptoms

North Carolina 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?

$56.23

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $56.23 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $56.23 from a physician practice, and about $56.23 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$56.23$45.71 to $77.62
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$56.23$43.65 to $93.33

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $56 · 10th to 90th $44 to $209Professionalmedian $56 · 10th to 90th $44 to $107
$50$100$200facility $56professional $56

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). 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
$14.79
Typical High
$24.55
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$13.80
Typical High
$28.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$58.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$46.77
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$85.11
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$46.77
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$69.18
19 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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$23.99
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$9.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$93.33
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$125.89
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$54.95
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$107.15
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$66.07
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$14.13
Typical High
$26.30
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$18.62
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$18.62
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$10.00
Typical High
$18.62
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$102.33

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina· 28th of 51

$56.23

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.