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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Colorado 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?

$64.57

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $64.57 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $63.10 from a physician practice, and about $117 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$63.10$50.12 to $83.18
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$117$97.72 to $162

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $117 · 10th to 90th $54 to $589Professionalmedian $63 · 10th to 90th $39 to $102
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $117professional $63

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
$43.65
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$23.99
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$52.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$213.80
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$102.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$35.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$69.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$35.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$72.44
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$93.33
Denver HMP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$95.50
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$33.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$61.66
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$91.20
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$1,819.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$60.26
3 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
$17.78
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$23.99
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$8.71
Typical High
$9.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67

Where Colorado 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.

Colorado· 16th of 51

$64.57

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.