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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Arkansas 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.

How much does Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon cost?

$151

Typical negotiated rate. In Arkansas, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $151 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $178.

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

Professionalmedian $151 · 10th to 90th $107 to $214
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $151

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$56.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$138.04
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$91.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$239.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$199.53
Qualchoice
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$151.36
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$281.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$190.55

Where Arkansas sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Alaska than in Rhode Island. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Arkansas $151 · 29th of 51
AK $380RI $123

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.