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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

North Carolina 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $158 from a physician practice, and about $186 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$158$135 to $234
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$186$138 to $398

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $186 · 10th to 90th $138 to $617Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $107 to $347
$100$200$500facility $186professional $158

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$177.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$288.40
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$97.72
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$229.09
18 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$29.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$112.20
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$398.11
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$165.96
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$295.12
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$213.80
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$85.11
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$58.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$58.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$58.88
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$316.23

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina· 35th of 51

$158

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.