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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $578.50 | $167.33 – $762.46 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $578.50 | $167.33 – $762.46 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $578.50 | $167.33 – $762.46 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $578.50 | $167.33 – $762.46 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $581.50 | $40.95 – $293.00 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $581.50 | $39.00 – $852.12 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $584.92 | $490.69 – $1,397.89 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $585.15 | $35.60 – $865.24 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $592.90 | $54.93 – $298.67 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $594.36 | $199.75 – $765.32 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $600.50 | $42.90 – $353.11 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $603.00 | $44.52 – $316.44 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $603.00 | $44.52 – $293.00 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $604.50 | not published |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $607.20 | not published |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $610.50 | $41.73 – $295.42 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $612.36 | $444.69 – $987.22 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $615.00 | not published |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $616.00 | $179.00 – $179.00 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $617.31 | $490.69 – $1,397.89 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $619.65 | $156.16 – $825.38 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $633.75 | $45.00 – $1,156.17 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $636.00 | $180.99 – $588.44 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $639.00 | not published |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $647.60 | $83.76 – $841.97 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $647.60 | $83.76 – $841.97 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $647.60 | $85.70 – $841.97 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $647.60 | $85.30 – $1,418.37 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $647.60 | $85.73 – $841.97 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $648.70 | $166.03 – $998.00 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $651.00 | not published |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $651.95 | $169.13 – $175.89 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $657.03 | $90.14 – $1,384.98 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $658.00 | $174.77 – $314.59 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $658.00 | $174.77 – $314.59 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $658.62 | $204.25 – $1,677.47 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $663.75 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $664.35 | $169.34 – $1,651.23 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $665.60 | $169.13 – $169.13 |