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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 July 2026.

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

$148

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $148 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $145 to $170.

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 $148 · 10th to 90th $110 to $234
$100$200$500professional $148

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
$47.86
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$120.23
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$489.78
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$128.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$208.93

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia· 35th of 51

$148

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.