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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Kentucky 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?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $117 to $155.

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 $135 · 10th to 90th $105 to $209
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $135

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
$60.26
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$144.54
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$91.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$204.17
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$134.90
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$489.78
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$257.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$169.82

Where Kentucky sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Alaska than in Rhode Island. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Kentucky $135 · 48th of 51
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.