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Guided Placement Of A Long Intestinal Tube

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 74340

Imaging guidance while a long, weighted tube is passed through the nose and stomach and worked onwards into the small intestine. Short bursts of live X-ray are used repeatedly to check where the tip has reached and to reposition it as it travels. The tube is used to drain a blocked intestine or to deliver feed beyond the stomach.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $79 · 10th to 90th $23 to $100Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $47 to $47
$50.0$100.0facility $79professional $47

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$100.00
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$162.18