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Contrast X-ray Exam Of The Colon

West Virginia 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?

$186

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $186 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $186 from a physician practice, and about $251 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$186$138 to $347
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$251$158 to $427

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $251 · 10th to 90th $158 to $661Professionalmedian $186 · 10th to 90th $110 to $407
$100$200$500$1Kfacility $251professional $186

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
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$213.80
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$489.78
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$954.99
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$346.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$251.19

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 20th of 51

$186

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.