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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Maryland 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?

$138

Typical negotiated rate. In Maryland, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $138 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $117 to $170.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $174 · 10th to 90th $174 to $186Professionalmedian $138 · 10th to 90th $51 to $219
$50$100$200facility $174professional $138

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
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$70.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$169.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$169.82
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$72.44
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$194.98
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$239.88
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$74.13
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$346.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$239.88
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$245.47
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$75.86
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$173.78
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 Maryland 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.

Maryland· 45th of 51

$138

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.