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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $441.57 | $444.60 – $1,148.95 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $445.50 | $36.29 – $316.44 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $445.50 | $36.29 – $293.00 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $448.00 | $22.50 – $715.25 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $450.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $450.00 | $174.50 – $523.50 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $451.50 | $152.05 – $612.97 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $451.75 | $87.45 – $403.20 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $454.95 | $5.00 – $406.51 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $456.30 | $49.00 – $410.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $460.35 | $115.06 – $353.50 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $460.35 | $115.06 – $353.50 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $460.35 | $115.06 – $357.10 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $460.35 | $115.06 – $353.50 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $460.35 | $115.06 – $353.50 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $460.35 | $115.06 – $353.50 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $460.85 | $166.03 – $709.00 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $462.79 | $74.46 – $1,689.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $462.79 | $74.46 – $1,401.87 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $463.00 | $174.77 – $314.59 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $463.00 | $174.77 – $314.59 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $465.94 | $444.60 – $1,148.95 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $467.50 | $220.00 – $880.76 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $467.50 | $174.00 – $841.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $467.50 | $220.00 – $910.69 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $467.50 | $220.00 – $875.43 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $467.50 | $220.00 – $866.78 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $467.50 | $220.00 – $854.80 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $467.50 | $195.00 – $748.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $467.50 | $220.00 – $875.43 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $467.79 | $472.07 – $1,378.74 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $472.50 | not published |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $480.76 | $444.60 – $1,148.95 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $480.80 | $180.99 – $588.44 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $482.50 | $140.58 – $180.68 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $484.34 | $71.77 – $801.50 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $484.80 | not published |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $486.44 | $74.46 – $1,401.87 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $490.07 | $45.16 – $240.13 |