Chg radiologic exam esophagus double contrast cost at US hospitals
HC Chg Radiologic Exam Esophagus Double Contrast · CPT 74221
$72.22
lowest cash price
$520.80
national median
$5,084.00
highest cash price
636
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $72.22–$5,084.00 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$5,084.00
HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL — DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($582.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($742.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $340.20 | $1,209.78 | $1,322.88 |
| Arizona | 8 | $133.04 | $164.30 | $347.62 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $91.95 | $91.95 | $91.95 |
| California | 82 | $81.20 | $504.40 | $1,108.80 |
| Colorado | 13 | $511.59 | $2,057.25 | $4,430.80 |
| Florida | 78 | $653.20 | $997.75 | $5,084.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $342.77 | $770.25 | $770.25 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $229.44 | $229.44 | $458.25 |
| Illinois | 42 | $252.12 | $855.40 | $1,790.25 |
| Indiana | 26 | $365.62 | $520.80 | $1,609.03 |
| Iowa | 24 | $145.92 | $379.01 | $667.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 13 | $221.33 | $793.34 | $1,609.03 |
| Louisiana | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $481.75 | $728.85 | $867.90 |
| Maryland | 2 | $375.00 | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Michigan | 26 | $97.44 | $659.00 | $1,524.80 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $199.20 | $207.79 | $632.00 |
| Missouri | 17 | $314.60 | $314.60 | $691.60 |
| Montana | 2 | $437.60 | $437.60 | $711.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $155.02 | $171.78 | $658.44 |
| Nevada | 3 | $541.82 | $599.97 | $755.90 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $876.85 | $876.85 | $876.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $141.25 | $201.88 | $288.33 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $502.32 | $502.32 | $502.32 |
| New York | 23 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $1,614.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $488.80 | $488.80 | $608.00 |
| Ohio | 50 | $276.00 | $674.05 | $980.20 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $395.45 | $395.45 | $527.80 |
| Oregon | 11 | $288.96 | $747.00 | $826.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $186.00 | $427.80 | $1,312.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $209.00 | $452.50 | $1,467.50 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $608.80 | $608.80 | $631.20 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $72.22 | $107.58 | $960.05 |
| Texas | 115 | $302.13 | $579.55 | $4,967.88 |
| Virginia | 35 | $73.50 | $503.00 | $1,648.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $298.48 | $559.92 | $1,481.90 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $229.00 | $381.00 | $1,609.00 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | $150.48 | $645.00 | $962.20 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $150.78 | $150.78 | $150.78 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $220.20 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $221.33 | $134.67 – $501.41 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $224.91 | $5.48 – $183.91 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $227.68 | $56.99 – $401.01 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $229.00 | not published |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $229.44 | $46.62 – $1,254.75 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $230.39 | $142.02 – $864.73 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $231.66 | $39.99 – $1,969.11 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $235.50 | $5.48 – $139.39 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $236.80 | $70.01 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $236.80 | $70.01 – $1,006.60 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $236.96 | $129.45 – $428.25 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $237.00 | $39.87 – $212.15 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $241.18 | $20.45 – $632.36 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $241.18 | $20.45 – $596.75 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $241.18 | $20.45 – $518.58 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $241.18 | $20.45 – $547.22 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $243.11 | $99.36 – $839.73 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $248.00 | $32.60 – $725.59 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $251.57 | $80.15 – $401.01 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $252.06 | $73.75 – $417.20 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $252.12 | $85.31 – $710.95 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $253.20 | $92.49 – $178.21 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $254.34 | $145.26 – $631.54 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $255.36 | $185.44 – $411.68 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $255.64 | $65.98 – $295.68 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $258.40 | $65.12 – $344.19 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $265.40 | $80.15 – $401.01 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $265.81 | $32.60 – $567.90 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $265.81 | $0.99 – $489.68 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $265.81 | $32.60 – $493.83 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $267.19 | $158.03 – $516.46 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $270.83 | $119.30 – $401.74 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $270.83 | $119.30 – $401.74 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $270.83 | $119.30 – $401.74 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $271.80 | $5.48 – $483.41 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $272.50 | $167.65 – $171.01 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $272.50 | $157.00 – $179.45 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $274.80 | $105.10 – $545.49 |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $276.00 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $276.65 | $130.12 – $334.84 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $276.65 | $240.66 – $240.66 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $276.65 | $240.66 – $240.66 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $276.85 | $163.30 – $612.97 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $277.50 | $129.43 – $501.41 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $279.84 | $54.72 – $401.74 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $279.84 | $54.72 – $401.74 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $280.00 | not published |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $280.00 | $175.36 – $610.67 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $281.00 | not published |