Imaging
Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG) cost in New Jersey
Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In New Jersey
From 78 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New Jersey.
Nationwide typical: $778 (most listed prices $415–$1,616).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in New Jersey
Total price
Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG)
The scan + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In New Jersey, from 78 providers. Most listed prices: $487–$1,355.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $360
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway$371Hospital · RahwayEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton$400Hospital · HamiltonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI)Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)Scan only$242
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $264
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $264
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $265
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $268
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $268
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $268
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $268
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $268
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $270
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalUrethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)Scan only$272
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $276
The radiologist read is billed separately. +3 more in this system at the same published price.
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.