What do doctors typically charge for Double Contrast X-ray of Upper Digestive Tract?

The nationwide median physician charge for Double Contrast X-ray of Upper Digestive Tract (CPT 74246) is $160.00. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 74246?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $42.64. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

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CPT 74246Medical Service

Double Contrast X-ray of Upper Digestive Tract

Q: What is Double Contrast X-ray of Upper Digestive Tract (CPT 74246)?

Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract. This clinical code is utilized across practices and hospitals for diagnostic and therapeutic service documentation.

Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 788 practicing doctors nationwide.

$160.00

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$42.64

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

3.8x

National Markup

Charge vs baseline

788

Active Physicians

Billing this code

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Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $160.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $42.64 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:

"Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
"What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code 74246 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"