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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Ohio 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 Ohio, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $145 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $126 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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $145 · 10th to 90th $105 to $275
$50$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $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
$46.77
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$316.23
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$208.93
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$66.07
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$229.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$77.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$147.91
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$281.84
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$93.33
Aultcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$331.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$95.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$239.88
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$302.00
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$95.50
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$234.42
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$323.59
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$93.33
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$213.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$107.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$190.55

Where Ohio 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.

Ohio· 37th of 51

$145

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.