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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Connecticut 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 October 2026.

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

$178

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $178 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $178 from a physician practice, and about $275 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$178$148 to $214
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$275$200 to $355

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $275 · 10th to 90th $162 to $575Professionalmedian $178 · 10th to 90th $120 to $269
$100$200$500facility $275professional $178

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
$109.65
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$218.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$151.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$323.59
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$245.47
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$75.86
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$602.56
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$239.88
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$229.09
Health New England
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$776.25
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$309.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$208.93
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$32.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$131.83

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 4.3 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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· 23rd of 51

$178

AK $447UT $105

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.