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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $115.43 – $461.57 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $118.83 – $401.74 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $113.98 – $419.77 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $184.93 – $603.81 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $182.80 – $603.81 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $64.61 – $341.20 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $71.37 – $341.20 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $44.36 – $341.20 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $253.02 – $253.02 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $151.39 – $414.22 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $153.70 – $414.22 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | not published | $97.00 – $97.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | not published | $153.70 – $153.70 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | not published | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | not published | $185.58 – $371.15 |
| Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center | Alamogordo, NM | not published | $87.53 – $271.56 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | not published | $141.68 – $436.48 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro | Winnsboro, TX | not published | $227.23 – $502.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | not published | $153.70 – $169.07 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | not published | $356.99 – $356.99 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $199.75 – $819.99 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $198.22 – $229.52 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | not published | $186.92 – $186.92 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $186.92 – $186.92 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $186.92 – $186.92 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $186.92 – $186.92 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $113.34 – $215.00 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | not published | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $176.29 – $517.69 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $124.92 – $517.69 |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | Oakland, MD | not published | not published |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $101.17 – $217.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $153.70 – $414.22 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $103.19 – $217.78 |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $263.67 – $505.68 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | not published | $171.54 – $393.89 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman | Centerville, TN | not published | $133.84 – $305.21 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $164.64 – $460.99 |
| Ascension Via Christi St. Francis (Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.) | Wichita, KS | not published | $164.64 – $460.99 |
| Adventhealth Rollins Brook | Lampasas, TX | not published | $701.55 – $701.55 |
| CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospital | Alexandria, LA | not published | $169.34 – $401.74 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | not published | $164.58 – $164.58 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $52.23 – $126.81 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $105.39 – $323.68 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $16.76 – $253.34 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $40.46 – $1,392.14 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $102.53 – $460.99 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $46.60 – $98.29 |