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Upper GI X-ray Series with Small Bowel Follow-Through

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 74248

This is the small-bowel portion of an upper GI x-ray study, billed in addition to a separately performed upper GI series. After the patient swallows a contrast liquid for the main exam, additional x-ray images are taken over an extended period as the contrast continues moving through the small intestine, helping to identify blockages, inflammation, or other abnormalities.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Upper GI X-ray Series with Small Bowel Follow-Through cost?

$102

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $102 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $91.20 to $120.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $141 · 10th to 90th $93 to $224Professionalmedian $102 · 10th to 90th $71 to $151
$50$100$200$500facility $141professional $102

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$64.57
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$208.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$151.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$64.57
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$102.33
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$134.90
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$616.60
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$165.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$100.00

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.8 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Connecticut· 20th of 51

$102

AK $240TX $63.10

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.