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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Michigan 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?

$166

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $166 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $132 to $214.

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 $166 · 10th to 90th $105 to $251
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $166

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
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$177.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$114.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$81.28
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$245.47
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$281.84
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$79.43
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$302.00
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$91.20
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$218.78
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$245.47
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$85.11
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$199.53

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan $166 · 19th 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.