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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Maryland 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?

$41.69

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $41.69 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $37.15 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

Facilitymedian $36 · 10th to 90th $36 to $50Professionalmedian $42 · 10th to 90th $35 to $74
$50$100facility $36professional $42

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
$36.31
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$24.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$47.86
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$46.77
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$15.85
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$60.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$72.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$23.44
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$48.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$33.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$66.07
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$69.18
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$23.99
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$45.71
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 Maryland 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.

Maryland· 47th of 51

$41.69

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.