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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

North Dakota 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?

$282

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $282 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $174 to $347.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $155 · 10th to 90th $155 to $525Professionalmedian $288 · 10th to 90th $148 to $427
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $155professional $288

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$630.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$346.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$251.19
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$398.11
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$112.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$275.42
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$524.81
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$1,023.29
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$707.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$234.42
4 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
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$31.62
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$478.63
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$79.43

Where North Dakota 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 Dakota· 8th of 51

$282

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.