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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

New Mexico 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 New Mexico, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $214 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $151 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $214 · 10th to 90th $56 to $912
$50$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
$81.28
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$95.50
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$1,000.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$125.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$91.20
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$208.93
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$512.86
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$446.68
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$295.12

Where New Mexico 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.

New Mexico· 31st 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.