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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

Alabama rates for HCPCS 74280

The colon is filled with a barium contrast liquid and then air, and a series of X-ray images is taken as the patient is repositioned, coating the lining of the colon so its inner surface shows up in detail. This two-part (double-contrast) technique is used to look for polyps, tumors, or other abnormalities along the colon.

Rates data updated July 2026.

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

$219

Typical negotiated rate. In Alabama, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $219 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $186 to $275.

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 $219 · 10th to 90th $162 to $302
$200$500professional $219

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
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$79.43
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$281.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$501.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$288.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$295.12

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 2.9 times more in Alaska than in Oklahoma. 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.

Alabama· 27th of 51

$219

AK $550OK $191

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.