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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

South Carolina 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 South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $200 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $182 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $200 · 10th to 90th $151 to $295
$50$100$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
$51.29
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$275.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$354.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$107.15
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$407.38
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$93.33
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$436.52
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$117.49

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina· 43rd 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.