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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Washington, DC 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?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $39.81 to $79.43.

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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $219 · 10th to 90th $40 to $347Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $37 to $112
$50$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $219professional $47

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$56.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$91.20
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$16.22
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$3,090.30
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$125.89
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$43.65
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$83.18
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
$18.20
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.41
Median
$7.94
Typical High
$7.94
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 43rd of 51

$46.77

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.