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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 74270

A contrast liquid is introduced into the colon through the rectum, and X-ray images are taken to outline the colon's inner lining and look for problems such as polyps, narrowing, or other abnormalities. A plain abdominal X-ray may be taken as part of the same visit.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $63 · 10th–90th $38$2000%10%10th90th$63Professionalmedian $107 · 10th–90th $42$2570%10%10th90th$107$0.5$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$302.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$91.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$234.42