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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 July 2026.

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

$245

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $245 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $166 to $331.

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 $245 · 10th to 90th $135 to $427
$100$200$500professional $245

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
$52.48
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$1,023.29
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$309.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$707.95
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$354.81
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$102.33
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$275.42
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$316.23
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
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
$123.03
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$104.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$288.40
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$295.12
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
$199.53
Typical High
$204.17

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 4th of 51

$245

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.