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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Maine 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?

$51.29

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $51.29 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $51.29 from a physician practice, and about $269 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$51.29$45.71 to $66.07
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$269$45.71 to $380

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $269 · 10th to 90th $46 to $562Professionalmedian $51 · 10th to 90th $42 to $83
$50$100$200$500facility $269professional $51

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
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$30.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$52.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$562.34
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$79.43
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$28.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$33.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$77.62
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$85.11
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$30.20
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$53.70
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$83.18
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$30.20
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$52.48
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$30.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$53.70
6 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
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.75
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$9.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$36.31
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$9.12
Typical High
$9.12
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$36.31

Where Maine 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.

Maine· 36th of 51

$51.29

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.