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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

Delaware 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?

$200

Typical negotiated rate. In Delaware, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $200 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $174 to $229.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $200 · 10th to 90th $158 to $339
$200$500professional $200

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
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$102.33

Where Delaware 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.

Delaware· 42nd of 51

$200

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.