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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

South 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 October 2026.

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

$60.26

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $60.26 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $54.95 from a physician practice, and about $537 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$38.90 to $72.44
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$537$316 to $955

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $537 · 10th to 90th $145 to $1,122Professionalmedian $55 · 10th to 90th $34 to $89
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $537professional $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
$33.88
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$20.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$51.29
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,096.48
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$89.13
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$1,905.46
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$31.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$63.10
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$660.69
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$104.71
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$39.81
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$83.18
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$2,344.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$75.86
8 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
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$17.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.76
Median
$6.76
Typical High
$7.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$28.18
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$52.48
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$20.89
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$14.79
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$14.79
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$14.79

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina· 22nd of 51

$60.26

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.