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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Iowa 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $135 to $245.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $120 to $457
$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $158

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
$44.67
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$870.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$309.03
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$416.87
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$141.25
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$302.00
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$1,023.29
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$707.95
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$398.11
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$125.89
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$302.00
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$398.11
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$123.03
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$275.42
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$371.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$245.47
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$295.12
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$95.50
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$199.53

Where Iowa 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.

Iowa· 22nd of 51

$158

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.