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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 October 2026.

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

$219

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $219 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $200 from a physician practice, and about $1,380 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$200$158 to $219
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$1,380$977 to $1,380

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,380 · 10th to 90th $955 to $1,380Professionalmedian $200 · 10th to 90th $126 to $398
$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $1,380professional $200

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
$1,380.38
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$1,380.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$162.18
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$2,818.38
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$977.24
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$269.15
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$524.81

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 15th of 51

$219

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.