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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Washington, DC 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?

$148

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $148 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $182.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $148 · 10th to 90th $95 to $389
$50$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $148

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
$123.03
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$47.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$125.89
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$389.05
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$61.66
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$302.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$363.08
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$107.15
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$269.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$616.60

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Alaska than in Rhode Island. 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.

Washington, DC· 34th of 51

$148

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.