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Direct-Puncture X-Ray Imaging Of A Kidney Cyst

West Virginia 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?

$174

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $174 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $85.11 to $331.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $603 · 10th to 90th $138 to $1,047Professionalmedian $166 · 10th to 90th $68 to $417
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $603professional $166

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
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$537.03
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$28.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$1,047.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$1,513.56
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$645.65
1 more rate 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
Facility
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$831.76

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 32nd of 51

$174

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.