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X-ray of the Bladder With Contrast Dye

Virginia 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?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $46.77 from a physician practice, and about $54.95 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$46.77$38.90 to $56.23
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$54.95$33.88 to $107

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $55 · 10th to 90th $19 to $224Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $29 to $78
$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $55professional $47

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
$35.48
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$28.84
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$28.84
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$57.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$218.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$60.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$21.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$48.98
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$57.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.45
Median
$15.85
Typical High
$16.60
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$91.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$64.57
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$60.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$20.89
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$38.90
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$91.20
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$28.18
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$104.71
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$141.25
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$95.50
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$34.67
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,621.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$29.51
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$64.57
4 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
$17.38
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$7.08
Typical High
$7.94
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$31.62
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
27 · Multiple hospital visits
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10

Where Virginia 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.

Virginia· 42nd of 51

$46.77

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.