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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

Washington, DC 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?

$214

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $214 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $200 to $245.

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 $214 · 10th to 90th $162 to $501
$100$200$500$1Kprofessional $214

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
$53.70
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$371.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$57.54
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$588.84
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$549.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$134.90
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$524.81
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$1,122.02
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12

Where Washington, DC 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.

Washington, DC· 34th of 51

$214

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.