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Double-Contrast X-ray Of The Colon

South Dakota 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?

$355

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $355 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $234 to $479.

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 $355 · 10th to 90th $200 to $631
$200$500professional $355

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
$63.10
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$331.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$173.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$1,479.11
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$380.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$501.19
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$125.89
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$457.09
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$416.87
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$114.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$537.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$138.04
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$426.58
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$117.49

Where South Dakota 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 Dakota· 5th of 51

$355

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.