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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Montana 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?

$178

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $178 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $135 to $263.

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 $178 · 10th to 90th $123 to $427
$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $178

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$467.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$302.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$93.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$288.40
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$436.52
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$93.33
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$426.58
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$112.20
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$181.97

Where Montana 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.

Montana· 15th of 51

$178

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.