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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.

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th–90th $44$2570%10%20%10th90th$123Professionalmedian $105 · 10th–90th $42$2340%10%10th90th$105$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

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
$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