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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Louisiana 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 July 2026.

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

$44.67

Typical negotiated rate. In Louisiana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $44.67 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $36.31 to $53.70.

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

Professionalmedian $45 · 10th to 90th $28 to $71
$50$100professional $45

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$29.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$48.98
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$21.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$64.57
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$26.30
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$37.15
Christus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.30
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$27.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$53.70

Where Louisiana sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. 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.

Louisiana· 39th of 51

$44.67

AK $105FL $37.15

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.