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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

Vermont 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?

$126

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $126 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $105 to $162.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $126 · 10th to 90th $105 to $178
$100$200$500professional $126

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$114.82
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$660.69
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$204.17
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$512.86
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$407.38
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$380.19
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$34.67
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$524.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$123.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$346.74

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 50th of 51

$126

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.