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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Connecticut 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?

$58.88

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $58.88 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $44.67 to $75.86.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th to 90th $56 to $214Professionalmedian $59 · 10th to 90th $33 to $105
$20$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $123professional $59

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
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$52.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$199.53
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$134.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$39.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$29.51
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$66.07
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$95.50
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$37.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$30.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$54.95
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
$14.45
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$8.32
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut· 25th of 51

$58.88

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.