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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Tennessee 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?

$141

Typical negotiated rate. In Tennessee, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $141 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $129 to $219.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $141 · 10th to 90th $110 to $398
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $141

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
$42.66
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$199.53
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$257.04
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$112.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$331.13
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$123.03
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$40.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$229.09
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$309.03
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,258.93
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$389.05
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$870.96
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$102.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$199.53

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee $141 · 43rd 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.