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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

New Jersey 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 New Jersey, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $145 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $123 to $178.

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.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $145 · 10th to 90th $105 to $251
$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
$28.18
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$251.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$67.61
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$186.21
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$112.20
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$102.33
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$22.91
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$316.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$239.88
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$251.19
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$77.62
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$173.78
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$331.13
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$75.86
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$239.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$302.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$208.93

Where New Jersey 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.

New Jersey $145 · 36th 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.