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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,260.00 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,260.60 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $1,260.60 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $1,260.60 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,263.35 | $168.70 – $361.01 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $1,267.20 | $102.57 – $1,760.00 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,269.00 | $176.20 – $704.80 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $1,274.40 | $107.70 – $469.91 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $1,274.88 | $329.02 – $1,474.56 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,289.40 | $71.50 – $346.34 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $1,291.20 | $506.80 – $1,452.60 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $1,293.60 | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,297.74 | $172.43 – $638.67 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $1,304.07 | $225.59 – $647.08 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $1,314.60 | not published |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $1,324.08 | $107.70 – $1,839.00 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $1,324.35 | $90.14 – $2,918.31 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $1,325.35 | $40.77 – $1,304.75 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $1,325.40 | $111.92 – $349.61 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,332.60 | $71.50 – $402.72 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $1,338.40 | $49.92 – $320.16 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $1,341.60 | $71.50 – $346.34 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,355.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $1,361.80 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $1,361.80 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $1,363.32 | $170.91 – $498.37 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $1,365.00 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $1,373.00 | $176.20 – $352.40 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $1,373.00 | $176.49 – $352.98 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | $1,374.00 | $59.20 – $1,294.31 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $1,380.60 | $71.50 – $1,840.80 |