Barium Swallow (Esophagus X-ray) cost at US hospitals
Esophagram with chest radiographs and delayed images, single-contrast study · CPT 74220
$69.30
lowest cash price
$484.80
national median
$4,795.68
highest cash price
906
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $69.30–$4,795.68 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($728.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,419.34)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $309.12 | $967.20 | $1,114.62 |
| Arizona | 23 | $101.46 | $150.92 | $1,026.93 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $84.90 | $203.45 | $558.00 |
| California | 90 | $150.96 | $478.40 | $1,284.72 |
| Colorado | 17 | $127.42 | $1,763.36 | $3,568.64 |
| Florida | 74 | $348.40 | $1,182.30 | $4,795.68 |
| Georgia | 25 | $390.13 | $495.55 | $3,739.73 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $182.08 | $182.08 | $458.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $175.00 | $584.80 | $1,140.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $460.50 | $484.80 | $1,555.49 |
| Iowa | 27 | $190.40 | $381.01 | $744.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $252.40 | $976.84 | $2,246.90 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $334.55 | $574.20 | $1,555.49 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Maine | 7 | $481.75 | $756.20 | $1,272.50 |
| Maryland | 2 | $321.60 | $321.60 | $321.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $90.16 | $320.00 | $994.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $208.99 | $668.00 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $79.20 | $144.00 | $200.97 |
| Missouri | 20 | $254.10 | $422.95 | $2,640.38 |
| Montana | 2 | $386.40 | $386.40 | $657.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $313.77 | $358.68 | $776.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $275.50 | $520.70 | $726.44 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $876.85 | $876.85 | $876.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $115.32 | $197.04 | $260.04 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $502.32 | $502.32 | $502.32 |
| New York | 22 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $1,614.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $425.03 | $425.03 | $939.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $415.20 | $616.80 | $635.20 |
| Ohio | 68 | $229.20 | $586.80 | $1,260.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $221.54 | $525.85 | $2,064.36 |
| Oregon | 13 | $106.92 | $747.00 | $826.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $186.00 | $427.80 | $1,312.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $272.50 | $452.50 | $1,705.00 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $632.80 | $647.20 | $841.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $69.30 | $107.58 | $1,983.27 |
| Texas | 111 | $142.65 | $501.34 | $4,784.42 |
| Virginia | 41 | $69.30 | $587.50 | $2,462.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $359.32 | $568.40 | $1,413.30 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $221.00 | $381.00 | $625.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $118.56 | $505.00 | $1,079.10 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $143.22 | $307.65 | $334.74 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $69.30 | $38.66 – $399.35 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $69.30 | $47.00 – $347.18 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $69.30 | $30.90 – $356.81 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $69.30 | $38.66 – $346.92 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $69.30 | $38.66 – $399.35 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $69.30 | $38.66 – $381.93 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $69.30 | $38.66 – $356.81 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $69.30 | $38.66 – $373.08 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $69.30 | $42.92 – $410.73 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $69.30 | $70.39 – $373.08 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $69.30 | $70.39 – $373.08 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $69.30 | $38.66 – $346.92 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $79.20 | $161.20 – $366.37 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $84.90 | $36.00 – $326.02 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $90.16 | $52.96 – $331.40 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $91.28 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $94.54 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $97.80 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $97.80 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $101.46 | $129.45 – $400.50 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $104.32 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $106.92 | $27.40 – $63.75 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $107.58 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $107.58 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $107.58 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $107.58 | $41.66 – $313.23 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $113.20 | $98.78 – $456.43 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $114.81 | $129.45 – $400.50 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $115.32 | $45.92 – $387.15 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $118.56 | $30.23 – $359.39 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $118.56 | $30.23 – $359.39 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $118.86 | $80.13 – $242.99 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $118.86 | $33.33 – $326.02 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $124.42 | $108.27 – $427.20 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $125.49 | $129.45 – $400.50 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $127.42 | $93.03 – $429.91 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $130.18 | $39.00 – $453.49 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $130.30 | $129.45 – $427.20 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $136.70 | $72.99 – $400.50 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $138.60 | $98.78 – $325.10 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $139.37 | $129.45 – $400.50 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $140.22 | $155.78 – $158.90 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $142.65 | $64.64 – $737.99 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $143.22 | $92.07 – $327.36 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $144.00 | $160.16 – $356.78 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $146.52 | $45.92 – $387.15 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $146.68 | $81.72 – $401.74 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $147.00 | $129.45 – $392.00 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $147.87 | $113.55 – $251.10 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $149.52 | $129.45 – $400.50 |