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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

New Mexico 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?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $105 to $191.

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.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $135 · 10th to 90th $46 to $269
$50$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $135

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
$61.66
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$194.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$218.78
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$147.91
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$354.81
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$79.43
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$218.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$204.17

Where New Mexico sits

The same service costs 3.1 times more in Alaska than in Rhode Island. 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.

New Mexico· 47th of 51

$135

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.