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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 July 2026.

How much does Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon cost?

$138

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $138 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $158.

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 $138 · 10th to 90th $105 to $214
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $138

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
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$53.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$134.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$223.87
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$85.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$218.78
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$64.57
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
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
$89.13
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$213.80

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina $138 · 44th 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.