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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $462.79 | $90.14 – $1,401.87 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $469.86 | $189.74 – $971.70 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $477.50 | not published |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $478.20 | $44.85 – $328.72 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $479.40 | $7.12 – $284.26 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $483.80 | $58.78 – $745.92 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $484.34 | $94.18 – $801.50 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $486.44 | $90.14 – $1,401.87 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $492.75 | $7.12 – $506.11 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $502.20 | $71.50 – $328.72 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $505.20 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $505.75 | $86.70 – $867.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $508.32 | $90.14 – $2,329.80 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $511.02 | $169.07 – $1,651.23 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $511.02 | $169.34 – $1,651.23 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $511.02 | $169.34 – $1,651.23 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $511.02 | $169.07 – $1,651.23 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $515.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $515.00 | $174.50 – $523.50 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $518.40 | $68.25 – $691.20 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $519.00 | $170.45 – $187.49 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $519.60 | $209.25 – $571.85 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $522.00 | not published |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $523.80 | $71.50 – $675.37 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $529.00 | $167.65 – $171.01 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $529.10 | $165.95 – $736.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $530.77 | $54.93 – $563.94 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $533.00 | not published |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $536.25 | $7.12 – $474.34 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $537.24 | $490.69 – $1,397.89 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $537.90 | $170.37 – $430.70 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $544.28 | $90.14 – $1,338.00 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $545.40 | $81.25 – $818.10 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $559.65 | $45.00 – $508.25 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $560.30 | $157.36 – $862.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $560.45 | $168.70 – $400.55 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $564.06 | $201.45 – $1,141.55 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $564.06 | $228.31 – $1,141.55 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $564.06 | $228.31 – $1,141.55 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $564.06 | $188.02 – $1,141.55 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $564.06 | $214.88 – $1,141.55 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $564.06 | $241.74 – $1,141.55 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $564.85 | $133.80 – $403.20 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $566.89 | $490.69 – $1,397.89 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $569.14 | $517.66 – $1,677.47 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $569.65 | $54.93 – $279.13 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $569.65 | $54.93 – $314.02 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $569.65 | $54.93 – $291.94 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $574.45 | $54.61 – $472.76 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $578.50 | $167.33 – $762.46 |