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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Illinois 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?

$151

Typical negotiated rate. In Illinois, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $151 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $115 to $224.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $151 · 10th to 90th $74 to $324
$100$200$500professional $151

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
$46.77
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$181.97
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$70.79
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$218.78
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$602.56
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$288.40
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$338.84
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$194.98
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$63.10
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$131.83
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$199.53

Where Illinois 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.

Illinois· 32nd of 51

$151

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.