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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Alabama rates for HCPCS 74430

This imaging test uses X-rays taken after the bladder is filled with a contrast dye to show its shape and check for problems such as leaks, abnormal connections, or structural changes. At least three images are taken from different angles during the study. A related procedure is used to actually place the contrast dye into the bladder beforehand.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye cost?

$50.12

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $50.12 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $44.67 from a physician practice, and about $178 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$44.67$38.90 to $52.48
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$178$174 to $178

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $178 · 10th to 90th $174 to $417Professionalmedian $45 · 10th to 90th $32 to $68
$50$100$200$500facility $178professional $45

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
None
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$37.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$14.45
BCBS Alabama
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS Alabama
Setting
Professional
Modifier
32 · Mandated service + 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$870.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$27.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$562.34
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$22.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$46.77
2 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
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$10.47

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in Alaska than in New York. 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.

Alabama· 37th of 51

$50.12

AK $115NY $30.20

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.