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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

North Carolina 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?

$54.95

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $54.95 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $35.48 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $55 · 10th to 90th $30 to $151
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $55

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
$13.49
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$144.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$53.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$75.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$38.02
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$89.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$91.20
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$19.50
Typical High
$44.67
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$64.57
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$416.87
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$123.03
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$316.23

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 2.8 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

North Carolina $54.95 · 22nd of 51
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.