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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Nevada 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?

$155

Typical negotiated rate. In Nevada, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $155 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $135 to $186.

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 $155 · 10th to 90th $129 to $275
$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0Kprofessional $155

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
$50.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$199.53
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$117.49
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$38.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$251.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$74.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$194.98
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$251.19
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$77.62
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$173.78
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$223.87
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$151.36
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$208.93
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$67.61
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$251.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$85.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$186.21

Where Nevada 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.

Nevada $155 · 26th 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.