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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 July 2026.

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

$145

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $145 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $132 to $257.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $145 · 10th to 90th $107 to $437
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $145

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
$44.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$416.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$257.04
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$75.86
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$275.42
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$346.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$234.42
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,258.93
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$389.05
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$870.96

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Alaska than in Rhode Island. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

North Carolina $145 · 38th of 51
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.