Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study
Medicare pricing data for 2,716 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 10.0x markup — hospitals charge $329.77 but Medicare allows only $32.84. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study (HCPCS code 49424) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $32.84, but hospitals typically charge $329.77 — a 10.0x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $32.84, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.57. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 10.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $25.82 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $37 | $367 | 177 | 686 | +11.3% |
| District of Columbia | $36 | $204 | 15 | 51 | +9.7% |
| New Jersey | $36 | $245 | 82 | 388 | +9.4% |
| Illinois | $35 | $378 | 163 | 1,025 | +6.6% |
| Virginia | $35 | $310 | 77 | 248 | +6.4% |
| Washington | $35 | $320 | 69 | 322 | +5.9% |
| Maryland | $35 | $181 | 55 | 200 | +5.8% |
| Connecticut | $35 | $454 | 48 | 194 | +5.5% |
| Florida | $35 | $501 | 148 | 493 | +5.1% |
| Nevada | $34 | $286 | 14 | 45 | +4.3% |
| California | $34 | $446 | 217 | 1,023 | +4.2% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $441 | 104 | 346 | +3.5% |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $484 | 17 | 138 | +3.4% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $192 | 21 | 115 | +3.3% |
| Ohio | $34 | $251 | 77 | 202 | +2.8% |
| Rhode Island | $33 | $156 | 10 | 71 | +1.6% |
| Mississippi | $33 | $196 | 10 | 65 | +1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $33 | $195 | 188 | 1,292 | +0.9% |
| Oklahoma | $33 | $92 | 18 | 127 | +0.7% |
| Colorado | $33 | $186 | 80 | 272 | +0.4% |
| Kentucky | $33 | $194 | 27 | 52 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $33 | $377 | 22 | 124 | -0.4% |
| Oregon | $33 | $419 | 36 | 87 | -0.5% |
| North Dakota | $33 | $584 | 14 | 142 | -0.7% |
| Texas | $33 | $275 | 158 | 535 | -0.9% |
| Vermont | $32 | $951 | 10 | 136 | -1.1% |
| Indiana | $32 | $278 | 72 | 287 | -1.1% |
| Kansas | $32 | $226 | 22 | 66 | -1.8% |
| Michigan | $32 | $147 | 97 | 350 | -2.0% |
| Arizona | $32 | $318 | 36 | 212 | -2.3% |
| South Dakota | $32 | $422 | 15 | 244 | -3.2% |
| North Carolina | $32 | $251 | 83 | 201 | -3.9% |
| Georgia | $31 | $333 | 39 | 86 | -5.1% |
| Iowa | $31 | $228 | 23 | 366 | -5.4% |
| Minnesota | $31 | $358 | 78 | 914 | -5.4% |
| Tennessee | $31 | $230 | 44 | 95 | -5.8% |
| Alabama | $31 | $344 | 16 | 34 | -5.9% |
| Wisconsin | $31 | $643 | 99 | 512 | -6.4% |
| New Mexico | $31 | $197 | 26 | 171 | -6.5% |
| Nebraska | $30 | $321 | 27 | 320 | -8.5% |
| Utah | $30 | $256 | 13 | 38 | -8.8% |
| Arkansas | $30 | $225 | 31 | 183 | -9.8% |
| Idaho | $29 | $135 | 19 | 134 | -12.3% |
| Delaware | $29 | $125 | 11 | 39 | -12.8% |
| Missouri | $27 | $243 | 72 | 659 | -18.0% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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