Single contrast x-ray of large intestine
Medicare pricing data for 6,996 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $45 in Utah to $106 in Minnesota. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Single contrast x-ray of large intestine (HCPCS code 74270) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $56.77, but hospitals typically charge $204.27 — a 3.6x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $56.77, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.35. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $43.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $106 | $385 | 180 | 689 | +87.5% |
| Nevada | $91 | $321 | 74 | 133 | +60.7% |
| Arizona | $79 | $354 | 121 | 344 | +38.6% |
| Maryland | $67 | $162 | 127 | 240 | +18.6% |
| Alaska | $66 | $216 | 14 | 21 | +16.5% |
| New Jersey | $65 | $214 | 163 | 289 | +14.0% |
| New York | $64 | $258 | 299 | 714 | +12.2% |
| California | $62 | $226 | 530 | 1,220 | +8.6% |
| Florida | $60 | $261 | 510 | 1,338 | +6.3% |
| Iowa | $60 | $201 | 71 | 153 | +5.3% |
| Washington | $58 | $208 | 131 | 373 | +1.6% |
| North Carolina | $57 | $200 | 280 | 554 | +1.2% |
| Connecticut | $57 | $161 | 68 | 161 | +1.2% |
| Tennessee | $56 | $205 | 209 | 533 | -2.2% |
| Arkansas | $54 | $126 | 103 | 380 | -5.6% |
| District of Columbia | $53 | $143 | 17 | 28 | -6.2% |
| Illinois | $53 | $224 | 351 | 776 | -7.5% |
| Texas | $52 | $219 | 448 | 1,016 | -7.6% |
| Massachusetts | $52 | $165 | 169 | 441 | -8.4% |
| Kansas | $51 | $114 | 78 | 279 | -9.4% |
| Virginia | $50 | $137 | 194 | 460 | -11.3% |
| Kentucky | $50 | $126 | 102 | 284 | -11.6% |
| Georgia | $50 | $185 | 213 | 503 | -11.6% |
| Delaware | $50 | $149 | 23 | 55 | -12.4% |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $206 | 32 | 61 | -12.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $157 | 320 | 737 | -12.5% |
| Missouri | $50 | $179 | 192 | 584 | -12.6% |
| Colorado | $50 | $188 | 101 | 217 | -12.8% |
| Wisconsin | $49 | $268 | 153 | 252 | -13.3% |
| Montana | $49 | $118 | 29 | 57 | -13.5% |
| Alabama | $49 | $101 | 159 | 352 | -13.5% |
| Rhode Island | $49 | $175 | 23 | 70 | -13.8% |
| New Mexico | $49 | $151 | 33 | 64 | -14.3% |
| Ohio | $49 | $202 | 277 | 716 | -14.4% |
| Oregon | $49 | $135 | 74 | 124 | -14.6% |
| Vermont | $48 | $249 | 15 | 52 | -14.9% |
| South Dakota | $48 | $107 | 21 | 37 | -15.0% |
| Mississippi | $48 | $152 | 74 | 240 | -15.5% |
| Wyoming | $48 | $146 | 17 | 29 | -15.6% |
| North Dakota | $48 | $168 | 24 | 45 | -15.7% |
| Hawaii | $48 | $212 | 11 | 16 | -15.9% |
| Louisiana | $48 | $173 | 87 | 158 | -16.0% |
| Oklahoma | $47 | $165 | 91 | 280 | -16.5% |
| Indiana | $47 | $134 | 140 | 351 | -16.9% |
| Maine | $47 | $144 | 39 | 64 | -17.0% |
| South Carolina | $47 | $201 | 115 | 291 | -17.1% |
| West Virginia | $47 | $150 | 56 | 144 | -17.4% |
| Michigan | $47 | $153 | 264 | 742 | -17.7% |
| Nebraska | $46 | $131 | 57 | 159 | -18.1% |
| Idaho | $46 | $167 | 32 | 41 | -18.5% |
| Utah | $45 | $119 | 31 | 72 | -20.5% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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