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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

Ohio 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?

$204

Typical negotiated rate. In Ohio, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $204 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $170 to $263.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $204 · 10th to 90th $145 to $347
$50$100$200$500professional $204

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
$85.11
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$131.83
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$309.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$117.49
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$426.58
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$117.49
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$45.71
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$457.09
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$398.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$144.54

Where Ohio 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.

Ohio· 40th of 51

$204

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.