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Direct-Puncture X-Ray Imaging Of A Kidney Cyst

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 74470

This x-ray study images a fluid-filled cyst in the kidney after contrast dye is injected directly into the cyst through a needle placed through the skin. It helps evaluate the size and characteristics of the cyst, distinguishing a simple fluid-filled cyst from a more concerning growth. It differs from imaging methods that introduce dye through a vein or through the urinary tract.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Direct-Puncture X-Ray Imaging Of A Kidney Cyst cost?

$447

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $447 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $72.44 to $617.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $501 · 10th to 90th $209 to $575Professionalmedian $437 · 10th to 90th $26 to $741
$50$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $501professional $437

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
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$501.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$676.08
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$34.67
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$4,265.80
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$181.97
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,778.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,698.24
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
$223.87
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$398.11

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 8.7 times more in Colorado than in Michigan. 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.

Washington, DC· 10th of 51

$447

CO $661MI $75.86

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.