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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Minnesota 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?

$282

Typical negotiated rate. In Minnesota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $282 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $174 to $398.

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 $282 · 10th to 90th $132 to $537
$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $282

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
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$537.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$371.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$478.63
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$323.59
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$380.19
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$363.08
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$112.20
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$1,023.29
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$1,174.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$338.84

Where Minnesota 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.

Minnesota· 2nd of 51

$282

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.