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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $327.60 | $114.38 – $502.32 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $327.60 | $185.64 – $398.58 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $327.60 | $201.32 – $256.62 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $329.40 | $140.29 – $521.55 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $330.48 | $5.00 – $197.70 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $334.40 | $45.16 – $147.55 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $334.40 | $45.16 – $95.68 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $334.40 | $45.16 – $173.23 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $334.72 | $140.48 – $1,882.80 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $334.96 | $81.43 – $401.74 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $334.96 | $81.43 – $401.74 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $336.54 | $149.35 – $149.35 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $336.54 | $95.74 – $199.49 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $336.54 | $82.01 – $125.90 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $337.20 | $172.82 – $556.96 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $337.20 | $173.90 – $556.96 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $337.20 | $172.82 – $556.96 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $337.20 | $172.82 – $556.96 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $337.20 | $171.90 – $556.96 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $337.20 | $173.90 – $556.96 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $337.20 | $171.90 – $556.96 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $338.92 | $171.75 – $927.45 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $338.92 | $71.77 – $801.50 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $340.37 | $160.93 – $703.89 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $342.36 | $97.29 – $1,153.17 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $342.36 | $97.29 – $1,153.17 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $342.36 | $97.29 – $1,153.17 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $342.36 | $97.29 – $1,153.17 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $343.53 | $179.00 – $2,178.93 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $343.53 | $179.00 – $1,766.70 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $343.53 | $179.00 – $1,766.70 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $343.53 | $153.70 – $1,668.55 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $343.56 | $171.73 – $649.16 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $345.44 | $101.27 – $435.12 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $346.20 | $25.88 – $242.09 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $346.47 | $45.11 – $285.14 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $347.50 | $115.65 – $179.45 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $350.80 | $160.93 – $1,098.02 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $352.00 | not published |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $352.93 | $35.60 – $521.86 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $354.00 | $22.50 – $1,044.47 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $354.64 | $165.95 – $736.86 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $354.88 | $91.59 – $1,191.26 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $359.32 | $199.75 – $765.32 |
| Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital | Madison Heights, MI | $366.80 | $52.96 – $220.44 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $366.80 | $52.96 – $331.40 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $366.83 | $146.80 – $935.48 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $368.21 | $74.46 – $1,351.20 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $368.76 | $267.79 – $594.50 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $371.20 | $209.25 – $571.85 |