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Chg radiologic exam esophagus double contrast cost at US hospitals
HC Chg Radiologic Exam Esophagus Double Contrast · CPT 74221
$253.20
lowest cash price
$712.20
national median
$1,312.80
highest cash price
10
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $253.20–$1,312.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($713.40) → Jul 1, 2026 ($454.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Ohio | 1 | $454.50 | $454.50 | $454.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $253.20 | $713.40 | $1,312.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $253.20 | $92.49 – $358.70 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $375.00 | $625.00 – $625.00 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $427.80 | $38.79 – $127.09 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $454.50 | $121.20 – $545.40 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $712.20 | $71.69 – $949.60 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $713.40 | $71.69 – $951.20 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $779.40 | $39.56 – $1,104.15 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $804.00 | $39.56 – $1,139.00 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $862.40 | $71.69 – $970.20 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,312.80 | $39.56 – $1,859.80 |