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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

Rhode Island 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?

$191

Typical negotiated rate. In Rhode Island, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $191 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $158 to $214.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $191 · 10th to 90th $155 to $389
$200$500professional $191

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
$239.88
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$389.05
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$91.20
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$446.68
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$501.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$131.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$85.11

Where Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island· 49th of 51

$191

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.