Imaging

Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG) cost in Ohio

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 Ohio

$951Typical
$531 – $1,408Most listed prices

From 116 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.

Nationwide typical: $778 (most listed prices $415–$1,616).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Cheapest in Ohio

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.

$298Lowest est. total
$951Typical
$3,161Highest

In Ohio, from 116 providers. Most listed prices: $531–$1,408.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Akron Children's Hospital - Akron
    Hospital · Akron, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Read only
    $21.60
  2. Defiance Hospital
    Hospital · Defiance, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $269

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  3. Lorain Hospital
    Hospital · Lorain, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $280

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  4. Lima Memorial Health System
    Hospital · Lima, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $290

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  5. MetroHealth System Main Campus
    Hospital · Cleveland, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $35est. $298 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  6. Clinton Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Wilmington, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $312

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. Clinton Regional Hospital
    Hospital · Wilmington, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $312

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Hocking Valley Community Hospital
    Hospital · Logan, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $324

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  9. Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
    Hospital · Akron, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $67.50est. $330 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Dayton Children's Hospital
    Hospital · Dayton, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $338

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  11. Fairfield Medical Center
    Hospital · Lancaster, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $339

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  12. Allen Hospital
    Hospital · Oberlin, OH
    Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)
    Scan only
    $341

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

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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.