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Bile Duct X-ray Through An Existing Tube

California rates for HCPCS 74305

Imaging and interpretation of a study in which contrast is injected through a drainage tube already in place so the bile ducts or the pancreatic duct can be seen on X-ray. Because the tube is already there, no new access is needed.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Bile Duct X-ray Through An Existing Tube cost?

$309

Typical negotiated rate. In California, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $309 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $309 to $309.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $83 · 10th to 90th $71 to $115Professionalmedian $309 · 10th to 90th $309 to $309
$100$200facility $83professional $309

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
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$158.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,737.80
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$114.82
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$85.11

Where California sits

The same service costs 13.2 times more in Washington than in South Carolina. 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.

California· 12th of 34

$309

WA $309SC $23.44

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.