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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $941.00 | $303.09 – $1,505.60 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County (St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.) | Saint Johns, FL | $948.87 | $175.12 – $460.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $948.87 | $173.33 – $460.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | $948.87 | $173.33 – $460.34 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $948.96 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $954.00 | $153.51 – $767.43 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $954.00 | $144.67 – $144.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $962.40 | $22.91 – $351.77 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $966.00 | $165.94 – $1,159.20 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $966.00 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $966.00 | $179.20 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $966.00 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $966.00 | $165.94 – $298.70 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $966.00 | $179.20 – $322.56 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $966.00 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $966.00 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $966.00 | $165.94 – $1,159.20 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $967.20 | $167.48 – $169.16 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $976.33 | $196.74 – $2,967.69 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $979.74 | $164.58 – $164.58 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $983.40 | $102.92 – $102.92 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $993.65 | $169.34 – $1,651.23 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $997.75 | $36.47 – $767.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $997.75 | $37.57 – $1,228.00 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $998.00 | $273.85 – $998.00 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $998.50 | $174.59 – $353.11 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $999.60 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $1,002.00 | not published |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $1,004.15 | $59.20 – $911.77 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $1,015.20 | not published |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,019.50 | $90.14 – $1,949.22 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $1,024.00 | not published |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $1,024.08 | $175.25 – $289.16 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,024.20 | $22.91 – $351.77 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $1,028.88 | $238.73 – $1,429.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $1,031.20 | $588.44 – $588.44 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $1,032.85 | $225.59 – $864.05 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $1,032.90 | $174.72 – $316.23 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $1,034.40 | $178.69 – $492.35 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,041.30 | $45.00 – $704.01 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $1,045.80 | not published |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $1,046.88 | $374.87 – $412.36 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $1,049.40 | not published |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $1,050.00 | $177.30 – $639.00 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $1,050.60 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $1,058.40 | $173.99 – $243.58 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $1,071.00 | not published |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $1,071.20 | $186.92 – $1,205.10 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $1,075.75 | $115.95 – $1,127.17 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $1,077.63 | $648.60 – $648.60 |