Barium Enema (Colon X-ray, barium and air) cost at US hospitals
Contrast enema of the colon with abdominal radiographs and delayed images, double-contrast study with glucagon · CPT 74280
$110.77
lowest cash price
$820.15
national median
$8,153.13
highest cash price
886
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $110.77–$8,153.13 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,374.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,043.42)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $1,363.32 | $1,365.00 | $2,020.20 |
| Arizona | 23 | $198.36 | $310.07 | $1,203.53 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $110.77 | $290.87 | $1,217.00 |
| California | 89 | $250.25 | $904.80 | $3,230.77 |
| Colorado | 17 | $200.64 | $3,055.04 | $6,981.15 |
| Florida | 75 | $689.60 | $2,655.20 | $8,077.82 |
| Georgia | 25 | $338.92 | $903.24 | $2,570.73 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $368.00 | $368.00 | $663.75 |
| Illinois | 50 | $200.00 | $1,046.88 | $2,049.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $804.00 | $870.00 | $3,449.61 |
| Iowa | 23 | $349.92 | $648.70 | $1,442.40 |
| Kansas | 11 | $684.40 | $2,999.21 | $4,097.53 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $388.54 | $983.40 | $3,449.61 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $529.10 | $529.10 | $529.10 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,004.15 | $1,729.50 | $2,356.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $822.00 | $822.00 | $822.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $199.36 | $658.00 | $1,996.80 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $277.06 | $278.66 | $1,146.40 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $144.98 | $263.60 | $375.27 |
| Missouri | 20 | $459.25 | $804.65 | $6,359.75 |
| Montana | 2 | $636.00 | $636.00 | $1,031.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $564.06 | $612.36 | $1,274.88 |
| Nevada | 4 | $417.54 | $881.71 | $1,230.09 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,741.05 | $1,741.05 | $1,741.05 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $127.19 | $197.21 | $399.33 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.40 |
| New York | 21 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $2,093.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $529.00 | $820.15 | $828.03 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $833.60 | $1,132.80 | $1,140.80 |
| Ohio | 67 | $370.80 | $814.45 | $1,591.20 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $340.40 | $564.85 | $2,064.36 |
| Oregon | 13 | $214.71 | $826.20 | $1,395.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $377.40 | $877.80 | $2,179.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $420.50 | $698.00 | $3,511.00 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $1,121.60 | $1,186.40 | $1,545.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $118.80 | $182.16 | $3,043.42 |
| Texas | 115 | $301.59 | $785.86 | $8,153.13 |
| Virginia | 36 | $118.80 | $1,120.50 | $4,459.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $303.45 | $658.62 | $2,693.60 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $295.20 | $603.00 | $954.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $229.14 | $615.00 | $1,433.88 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $188.58 | $713.15 | $775.96 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $110.77 | $45.00 – $328.08 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $118.80 | $73.40 – $399.35 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $118.80 | $89.22 – $347.18 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $118.80 | $51.20 – $356.81 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $118.80 | $71.11 – $346.92 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $118.80 | $73.40 – $399.35 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $118.80 | $73.40 – $381.93 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $118.80 | $73.40 – $356.81 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $118.80 | $73.40 – $373.08 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $118.80 | $71.11 – $410.73 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $118.80 | $127.99 – $373.08 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $118.80 | $127.99 – $373.08 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $118.80 | $73.40 – $346.92 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $127.19 | $91.84 – $836.76 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $144.98 | $161.20 – $366.37 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $154.56 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $160.08 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $161.60 | $91.84 – $836.76 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $165.60 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $165.60 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $166.63 | $91.84 – $836.76 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $176.64 | $63.07 – $710.01 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $182.16 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $182.16 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $182.16 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $182.16 | $52.56 – $710.01 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $184.65 | $45.00 – $326.02 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $188.58 | $121.23 – $431.04 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $194.55 | $167.78 – $613.54 |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin, NJ | $194.55 | $167.78 – $613.54 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $196.11 | $91.84 – $836.76 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $196.80 | $141.42 – $325.10 |
| Bayshore Medical Center | Holmdel, NJ | $197.04 | $167.78 – $613.54 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune City, NJ | $197.04 | $167.78 – $613.54 |
| Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank, NJ | $197.04 | $78.40 – $613.54 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | Perth Amboy, NJ | $197.21 | $126.00 – $613.54 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $197.21 | $178.02 – $630.13 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $198.36 | $129.45 – $783.00 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $199.36 | $100.98 – $331.40 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $200.00 | $187.96 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $200.00 | $184.02 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $200.00 | $184.02 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $200.00 | $187.96 – $304.50 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $200.64 | $112.00 – $541.50 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack, NJ | $209.65 | $83.26 – $601.24 |
| Palisades Medical Center | North Bergen, NJ | $209.65 | $91.84 – $613.54 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center | NY 10016, NY | $210.66 | $1.00 – $378.41 |
| Kings County Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY | $210.66 | $1.00 – $378.41 |
| Lincoln Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $210.66 | $1.00 – $378.41 |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center | New York, NY | $210.66 | $1.00 – $378.41 |