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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Maine 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?

$186

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $186 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $148 to $257.

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

Professionalmedian $186 · 10th to 90th $110 to $389
$100$200$500professional $186

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
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$144.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$295.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$91.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$275.42
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$426.58
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$134.90
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$288.40
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$309.03
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$85.11
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$426.58
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$263.03

Where Maine 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.

Maine· 13th of 51

$186

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.