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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 October 2026.

How much does Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon cost?

$229

Typical negotiated rate. In Montana, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $229 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $229 from a physician practice, and about $209 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$229$155 to $251
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$209$67.61 to $257

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $209 · 10th to 90th $62 to $302Professionalmedian $229 · 10th to 90th $76 to $275
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $209professional $229

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$323.59
BCBS Montana
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,096.48
BCBS Montana
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$354.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$257.04
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$275.42
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$269.15
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$309.03
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$346.74
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$79.43
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$275.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$93.33
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 4.3 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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· 11th of 51

$229

AK $447UT $105

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.