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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Kentucky 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?

$54.95

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $54.95 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $54.95 from a physician practice, and about $38.02 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$54.95$42.66 to $67.61
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$38.02$34.67 to $63.10

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $38 · 10th to 90th $19 to $74Professionalmedian $55 · 10th to 90th $33 to $83
$20$50$100$200$500facility $38professional $55

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
$34.67
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$26.92
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$23.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$51.29
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$83.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$24.55
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$58.88
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$41.69
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$25.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$6.31
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$77.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$199.53
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$23.99
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$52.48
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
$17.38
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$24.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$7.59
Typical High
$9.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$31.62

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky· 29th of 51

$54.95

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.