Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent
Medicare pricing data for 12,738 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.3x markup — hospitals charge $238.84 but Medicare allows only $37.76. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $23 in Idaho to $79 in Maryland. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent (HCPCS code 74420) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $37.76, but hospitals typically charge $238.84 — a 6.3x 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 $37.76, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.55. 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 6.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $29.94 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $79 | $436 | 206 | 3,305 | +108.5% |
| Mississippi | $64 | $264 | 91 | 1,340 | +68.2% |
| Georgia | $63 | $341 | 346 | 5,589 | +67.8% |
| Delaware | $62 | $263 | 35 | 411 | +65.1% |
| Oregon | $58 | $213 | 183 | 1,974 | +52.8% |
| Alaska | $55 | $534 | 19 | 359 | +45.1% |
| Virginia | $55 | $157 | 340 | 6,561 | +45.0% |
| New Jersey | $48 | $797 | 459 | 6,648 | +27.0% |
| South Carolina | $44 | $259 | 203 | 3,789 | +16.8% |
| California | $42 | $232 | 926 | 9,522 | +12.1% |
| Iowa | $42 | $246 | 120 | 1,170 | +11.6% |
| Colorado | $42 | $346 | 228 | 2,049 | +10.4% |
| Florida | $40 | $273 | 1,099 | 13,573 | +6.6% |
| Missouri | $40 | $281 | 278 | 3,091 | +5.5% |
| Tennessee | $40 | $173 | 227 | 3,073 | +5.0% |
| Texas | $38 | $265 | 784 | 6,671 | +0.7% |
| Kansas | $38 | $387 | 127 | 1,908 | -0.7% |
| Nebraska | $37 | $152 | 104 | 719 | -1.8% |
| Utah | $36 | $175 | 96 | 1,183 | -3.8% |
| Arizona | $35 | $256 | 280 | 4,195 | -8.6% |
| Illinois | $34 | $273 | 702 | 8,703 | -9.9% |
| Montana | $32 | $79 | 50 | 706 | -14.3% |
| Alabama | $32 | $183 | 160 | 1,412 | -15.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $32 | $147 | 564 | 7,137 | -15.3% |
| Louisiana | $32 | $165 | 206 | 2,387 | -16.4% |
| Minnesota | $31 | $170 | 309 | 2,915 | -17.7% |
| Ohio | $31 | $124 | 555 | 6,356 | -18.4% |
| Hawaii | $31 | $227 | 30 | 241 | -18.5% |
| New York | $31 | $321 | 691 | 7,830 | -18.8% |
| North Carolina | $30 | $177 | 450 | 5,888 | -20.4% |
| Massachusetts | $29 | $103 | 368 | 5,312 | -22.6% |
| Wyoming | $29 | $193 | 12 | 122 | -23.5% |
| Connecticut | $28 | $229 | 170 | 1,801 | -25.3% |
| Rhode Island | $27 | $141 | 66 | 660 | -28.2% |
| Oklahoma | $27 | $89 | 138 | 3,203 | -29.0% |
| Michigan | $27 | $134 | 494 | 5,534 | -29.1% |
| Indiana | $27 | $134 | 247 | 4,000 | -29.1% |
| Washington | $26 | $73 | 360 | 3,633 | -30.4% |
| District of Columbia | $26 | $167 | 25 | 337 | -30.5% |
| New Mexico | $26 | $103 | 49 | 283 | -30.8% |
| New Hampshire | $25 | $176 | 64 | 1,102 | -33.4% |
| Nevada | $25 | $189 | 60 | 504 | -34.0% |
| Wisconsin | $25 | $183 | 276 | 1,846 | -34.5% |
| Arkansas | $24 | $97 | 80 | 1,183 | -35.7% |
| Kentucky | $24 | $68 | 139 | 1,999 | -35.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $24 | $74 | 11 | 15 | -36.0% |
| North Dakota | $24 | $70 | 16 | 518 | -36.7% |
| Vermont | $24 | $236 | 21 | 317 | -37.4% |
| South Dakota | $24 | $52 | 25 | 85 | -37.7% |
| Maine | $23 | $72 | 62 | 496 | -37.8% |
| West Virginia | $23 | $75 | 84 | 968 | -38.4% |
| Idaho | $23 | $107 | 56 | 775 | -38.6% |
⚠️ 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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