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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

South Carolina 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?

$151

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $151 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $145 from a physician practice, and about $355 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$145$123 to $174
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$355$234 to $525

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $355 · 10th to 90th $162 to $631Professionalmedian $145 · 10th to 90th $93 to $229
$50$100$200$500$1Kfacility $355professional $145

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$181.97
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$54.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$588.84
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$194.98
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$67.61
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$125.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$275.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$218.78
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$407.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$208.93
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$89.13
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$239.88
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,174.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$309.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$199.53
8 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
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$69.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$27.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$112.20
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$158.49
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$63.10
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$43.65
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$43.65
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$43.65

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina· 39th of 51

$151

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.