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CPT 74250 Fee Schedule

Medicare rates as of October 2026

CPT 74250 is classified under Radiology Procedures, in the Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures subgroup.

X Ray Xm Sm Int 1cntrst Std, Radiologic Examination Small Intestine Including Multiple Serial Images And Scout Abdominal Radiograph S When Performed Single Contrast Eg Barium Study
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Radiology Procedures

Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

26 - Professional component

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee Schedule$118.24 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 74250
Medicaid Fee Schedule$97.275 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 74250

National average reimbursement for CPT 74250 by major payers:

BCBS / Anthem logo

$145.94

BCBS / Anthem

UnitedHealthcare logo

$127.39

UnitedHealthcare

Aetna logo

$146.08

Aetna

Cigna logo

$164.73

Cigna

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CPT 74250
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Bharat Misra

    Borland-Groover Clinic, P.A.

    FLGastroenterology PhysicianNPI 1194717116Tax ID 59-1784470

    $257.69Published rate
  2. Accamma Abraham

    Medical Specialists Of The Palm Beaches Inc

    FLInternal Medicine PhysicianNPI 1295719144Tax ID 65-0580501

    $100.33Published rate
  3. Jay Maizes

    Medical Specialists Of The Palm Beaches Inc

    FLPulmonary Disease PhysicianNPI 1821045642Tax ID 65-0580501

    $65.58Published rate
  4. Mark Radetic

    Smh Physician Services Inc

    FLGastroenterology PhysicianNPI 1760915250Tax ID 65-0512900

    $41.99Published rate
  5. Letitia Ayala

    Medical Specialists Of The Palm Beaches Inc

    FLAcute Care Nurse PractitionerNPI 1679234819Tax ID 65-0580501

    $34.74Published rate

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CPT 74250 vs. Other Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures Codes

The table lists codes related to 74250. Select one to see its fee schedule.

CodeComplexityDescription
74240-CPTLowX Ray Xm Upr Gi Trc 1cntrst, Radiologic Examination Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Including Scout Abdominal Radiograph S And Delayed Image S When Performed Single Contrast Eg Barium Study
74246-CPTLowX Ray Xm Upr Gi Trc 2cntrst, Radiologic Examination Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Including Scout Abdominal Radiograph S And Delayed Image S When Performed Double Contrast Eg High Density Barium And Effervescent Agent Study Including Glucagon When Administered
74248-CPTLowRadiologic Small Intestine Fol, Radiologic Small Intestine Follow-Through Study Including Multiple Serial Images (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure For Uppergi Radiologic Examination)
74250-CPTLowX Ray Xm Sm Int 1cntrst Std, Radiologic Examination Small Intestine Including Multiple Serial Images And Scout Abdominal Radiograph S When Performed Single Contrast Eg Barium Study

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 74250. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 74250 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

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Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

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