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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Missouri 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In Missouri, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $135 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 $158 · 10th to 90th $120 to $288
$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $158

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
$42.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$199.53
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
$36.31
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$131.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$251.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$85.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$190.55
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$218.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$64.57
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$154.88
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
$114.82
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$1,023.29
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$208.93

Where Missouri 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.

Missouri· 23rd of 51

$158

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.