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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 October 2026.

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

$148

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $148 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $117 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

Facilitymedian $479 · 10th to 90th $148 to $1,318Professionalmedian $148 · 10th to 90th $51 to $372
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $479professional $148

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$416.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$109.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$263.03
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$169.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$1,513.56
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$602.56
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$416.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$141.25
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$331.13
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
$69.18
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 41st of 51

$148

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.