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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $667.61 | $153.70 – $1,001.42 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $672.75 | $87.45 – $403.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $674.40 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $676.12 | $849.94 – $1,378.74 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $676.80 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $677.00 | $24.75 – $313.81 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $679.20 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $690.75 | $170.10 – $356.07 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $691.14 | $438.24 – $885.61 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $691.60 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $697.00 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $697.00 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $697.35 | $156.23 – $2,119.68 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $699.36 | $51.36 – $103.79 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $703.80 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $706.35 | $221.21 – $272.86 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $707.20 | $161.00 – $161.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $708.04 | $45.16 – $260.20 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $709.00 | $194.55 – $709.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $716.10 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $716.10 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $716.95 | $167.48 – $169.16 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $718.03 | $153.70 – $897.54 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $718.03 | $153.70 – $1,077.05 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $718.03 | $153.70 – $1,077.05 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $718.03 | $227.38 – $957.38 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $718.20 | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $720.48 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $726.75 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $732.00 | $187.96 – $191.72 |