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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

South Dakota 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?

$288

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $288 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $214 to $355.

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

Facilitymedian $234 · 10th to 90th $186 to $380Professionalmedian $288 · 10th to 90th $145 to $363
$200$500$1Kfacility $234professional $288

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$380.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$1,023.29
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$707.95
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$354.81
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$100.00
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$316.23
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$295.12
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$93.33
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$316.23
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$245.47
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$302.00
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17

Where South Dakota 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 Dakota· 6th of 51

$288

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.