Barium Enema (Colon X-ray, barium only) cost at US hospitals
Contrast enema of the colon with abdominal radiographs and delayed images, single-contrast study · CPT 74270
$85.50
lowest cash price
$666.90
national median
$6,634.15
highest cash price
890
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $85.50–$6,634.15 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,029.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,279.42)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $834.96 | $1,162.20 | $1,804.92 |
| Arizona | 23 | $178.22 | $264.52 | $954.96 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $96.90 | $218.28 | $869.00 |
| California | 89 | $212.31 | $707.20 | $2,340.99 |
| Colorado | 17 | $131.30 | $2,772.42 | $6,630.25 |
| Florida | 73 | $428.80 | $1,648.40 | $6,537.87 |
| Georgia | 25 | $338.92 | $770.25 | $1,940.16 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $393.60 | $393.60 | $509.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $175.00 | $732.24 | $1,314.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $520.50 | $674.40 | $2,279.42 |
| Iowa | 25 | $210.72 | $490.07 | $1,168.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $566.40 | $2,456.97 | $3,540.37 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $287.33 | $862.20 | $2,301.81 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $354.64 | $354.64 | $354.64 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,004.15 | $1,178.30 | $1,758.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $571.80 | $571.80 | $571.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $157.36 | $514.00 | $1,316.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $286.66 | $374.86 | $886.40 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $107.58 | $175.04 | $266.28 |
| Missouri | 20 | $413.05 | $585.00 | $4,384.34 |
| Montana | 2 | $480.80 | $480.80 | $760.80 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $368.76 | $417.48 | $1,004.30 |
| Nevada | 4 | $243.88 | $629.76 | $878.60 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.60 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $102.68 | $197.21 | $260.99 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $923.16 | $923.16 | $923.16 |
| New York | 21 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $1,820.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $375.50 | $594.68 | $1,392.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $583.20 | $872.80 | $1,024.00 |
| Ohio | 67 | $315.60 | $798.20 | $1,260.00 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $287.68 | $451.75 | $2,064.36 |
| Oregon | 13 | $183.06 | $826.20 | $1,014.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $291.00 | $647.40 | $1,312.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $347.50 | $902.40 | $2,897.00 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $858.40 | $988.00 | $1,073.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $85.50 | $179.36 | $3,023.19 |
| Texas | 115 | $257.67 | $742.20 | $6,634.15 |
| Virginia | 39 | $85.50 | $975.00 | $3,826.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $359.32 | $604.00 | $1,988.70 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $352.00 | $439.50 | $877.80 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $167.01 | $472.50 | $1,079.10 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $181.44 | $642.75 | $699.36 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $85.50 | $51.50 – $399.35 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $85.50 | $67.99 – $347.18 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $85.50 | $30.90 – $356.81 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $85.50 | $42.92 – $346.92 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $85.50 | $51.50 – $399.35 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $85.50 | $55.94 – $381.93 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $85.50 | $55.94 – $356.81 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $85.50 | $55.94 – $373.08 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $85.50 | $42.92 – $410.73 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $85.50 | $77.25 – $373.08 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $85.50 | $77.25 – $373.08 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $85.50 | $55.94 – $346.92 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $96.90 | $49.00 – $326.02 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $102.68 | $68.88 – $546.91 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $107.58 | $161.20 – $366.37 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $110.77 | $49.00 – $328.08 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $129.20 | $154.86 – $456.43 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $130.46 | $68.88 – $546.91 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $131.30 | $95.86 – $429.91 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $134.52 | $68.88 – $546.91 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $135.66 | $48.22 – $326.02 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $148.58 | $39.00 – $453.49 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $152.88 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $157.36 | $52.96 – $331.40 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $158.32 | $68.88 – $546.91 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $158.34 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $159.20 | $141.42 – $325.10 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $163.80 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $163.80 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $167.01 | $52.23 – $359.39 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $167.01 | $52.23 – $359.39 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $174.72 | $60.28 – $494.28 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $175.00 | $120.82 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $175.00 | $130.04 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $175.00 | $124.92 – $304.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $175.00 | $124.92 – $304.50 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $175.04 | $135.66 – $360.95 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $175.89 | $116.21 – $968.39 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $178.22 | $129.45 – $703.50 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | $179.36 | $48.22 – $305.21 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $179.36 | $48.22 – $305.21 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $180.18 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $180.18 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $180.18 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $180.18 | $52.56 – $494.28 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $181.44 | $116.64 – $414.72 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $183.06 | $47.12 – $110.25 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $183.75 | $156.32 – $455.92 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $194.33 | $106.00 – $429.38 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $194.55 | $128.54 – $394.97 |