Imaging
Retrograde urethrocystogram (RUG) cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 54 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $778 (most listed prices $415–$1,616).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Washington
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 Washington, from 54 providers. Most listed prices: $477–$1,192.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba Samaritan$292Hospital · Moses LakeEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $298
- Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2$301Hospital · Port TownsendEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North Main Street Coupeville WA 98239Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)Read only$41Source: Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba SamaritanUrethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)Scan only$29est. $292 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba Samari price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $35.64est. $298 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: TriState Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2Urethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)Scan only$38.14est. $301 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2 price file · checked Oct 2026 - $50.05est. $313 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Prosser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $353
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $383
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Swedish Issaquah price file · checked Oct 2026 - Swedish Medical Center - First Hill CampusUrethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)Scan only$383
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $383
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterUrethra and bladder X-ray with contrast (retrograde)Scan only$401
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth United General Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $416
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Overlake Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $419
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clare Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.