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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $1,086.60 | not published |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $1,103.20 | $132.55 – $1,241.10 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,107.00 | $49.92 – $370.50 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,107.00 | $49.92 – $382.58 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $1,107.36 | $102.57 – $1,538.00 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $1,113.60 | $186.92 – $1,252.80 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $1,114.40 | $135.41 – $1,253.70 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,115.25 | $170.10 – $356.07 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,120.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,120.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,120.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $1,120.50 | $174.56 – $347.82 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $1,120.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $1,120.50 | $174.56 – $484.56 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $1,120.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $1,121.60 | $413.59 – $1,261.80 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $1,125.80 | $1.10 – $1,105.20 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $1,132.80 | $133.87 – $1,274.40 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $1,136.40 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $1,140.80 | $345.23 – $1,283.40 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $1,140.80 | $345.23 – $1,283.40 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $1,141.60 | $48.75 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $1,141.60 | $48.75 – $1,027.44 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $1,141.60 | $68.25 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $1,141.60 | $81.25 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $1,141.60 | $48.75 – $1,006.60 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $1,146.00 | $175.94 – $181.12 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $1,146.40 | $186.92 – $1,289.70 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $1,146.40 | $186.92 – $1,289.70 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $1,154.73 | $303.09 – $1,760.49 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $1,156.10 | $127.78 – $1,320.70 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $1,161.65 | $198.18 – $612.97 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $1,173.00 | not published |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $1,186.40 | $169.12 – $1,334.70 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $1,188.00 | $163.49 – $163.49 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $1,189.50 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $1,197.48 | $244.06 – $485.46 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $1,201.31 | $90.14 – $2,948.00 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $1,203.53 | $112.20 – $242.20 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $1,205.96 | $303.09 – $1,921.36 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $1,212.60 | $177.30 – $657.87 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $1,217.00 | $102.15 – $973.60 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $1,230.09 | $196.74 – $2,967.69 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $1,247.95 | $132.50 – $1,258.80 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $1,257.92 | $81.63 – $513.20 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |