X-ray Of The Gallbladder After Swallowing Contrast
Vermont rates for HCPCS 74290
This is an x-ray study of the gallbladder taken after the patient swallows a contrast pill the day before, which travels through the digestive system and collects in the gallbladder to outline it clearly on the images. It has largely been replaced by ultrasound but may still be used to look at gallbladder shape, stones, or how well it empties. No injection or sedation is involved.
Rates data updated July 2026.
How much does X-ray Of The Gallbladder After Swallowing Contrast cost?
$72.44
Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, July 2026.
Insurers have agreed to pay about $72.44 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $54.95 to $85.11.
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 $457 · 10th to 90th $372 to $1,259Professionalmedian $72 · 10th to 90th $55 to $95
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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.
Rates by insurance carrier
Insurance Carrier
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical LowTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
MedianTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Typical HighTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$89.13
Professional
Global
$54.95
$69.18
$89.13
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$1,258.93
Facility
Global
$371.54
$371.54
$1,258.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$457.09
Facility
Global
$457.09
$457.09
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$263.03
Professional
Global
$57.54
$100.00
$263.03
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$204.17
Professional
Global
$72.44
$79.43
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$295.12
Professional
Global
$79.43
$100.00
$295.12
Where Vermont sits
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