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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

Illinois 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 Illinois, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $214 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $170 to $316.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $214 · 10th to 90th $89 to $407
$100$200$500professional $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
$57.54
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$363.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$104.71
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$407.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$112.20
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$724.44
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$245.47
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$281.84
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$77.62
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$407.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$165.96

Where Illinois 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.

Illinois· 38th 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.