Upper GI Barium X-ray (barium and gas) cost at US hospitals
Upper gastrointestinal series with scout abdominal radiographs and delayed images, double-contrast study · CPT 74246
$44.82
lowest cash price
$660.40
national median
$6,557.07
highest cash price
879
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $44.82–$6,557.07 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,054.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,134.36)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $832.02 | $1,194.96 | $1,290.12 |
| Arizona | 23 | $116.85 | $184.20 | $839.95 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $202.05 | $369.32 | $629.00 |
| California | 90 | $44.82 | $660.40 | $1,788.88 |
| Colorado | 16 | $145.73 | $2,105.18 | $5,888.30 |
| Florida | 71 | $222.00 | $1,717.31 | $6,557.07 |
| Georgia | 25 | $412.92 | $738.66 | $3,317.97 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $458.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $200.00 | $838.20 | $2,006.64 |
| Indiana | 26 | $465.62 | $704.40 | $1,134.36 |
| Iowa | 26 | $302.88 | $498.31 | $1,145.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $441.60 | $908.05 | $2,649.32 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $318.13 | $1,134.36 | $1,225.20 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $351.52 | $351.52 | $351.52 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,004.15 | $1,120.50 | $1,761.90 |
| Maryland | 2 | $464.40 | $464.40 | $464.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $168.00 | $330.00 | $1,627.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $208.99 | $1,020.00 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $184.00 | $311.88 | $392.07 |
| Missouri | 20 | $458.90 | $574.20 | $4,068.14 |
| Montana | 2 | $432.80 | $432.80 | $652.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $465.36 | $530.04 | $1,098.92 |
| Nevada | 1 | $643.20 | $643.20 | $643.20 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,054.10 | $1,054.10 | $1,054.10 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $178.66 | $215.10 | $275.47 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $780.36 | $780.36 | $780.36 |
| New York | 23 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $2,340.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $527.35 | $527.35 | $1,948.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $492.00 | $868.00 | $984.00 |
| Ohio | 65 | $324.00 | $780.00 | $1,238.40 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $321.62 | $398.20 | $1,885.54 |
| Oregon | 13 | $157.68 | $780.75 | $826.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $349.20 | $600.50 | $1,312.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $325.50 | $455.40 | $2,820.00 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $910.40 | $928.00 | $1,072.80 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $65.70 | $189.09 | $2,908.64 |
| Texas | 115 | $255.33 | $665.87 | $6,364.59 |
| Virginia | 39 | $65.70 | $852.50 | $4,358.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $359.32 | $628.40 | $1,789.20 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $276.00 | $416.80 | $1,670.50 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $200.07 | $705.00 | $1,079.10 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $229.32 | $622.34 | $677.14 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $705.00 | not published |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $706.00 | $193.73 – $706.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $706.35 | $220.81 – $271.76 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $706.70 | $39.15 – $259.71 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $707.50 | $132.37 – $570.18 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $707.50 | $132.37 – $570.18 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $707.50 | $132.37 – $595.47 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $707.50 | $132.37 – $570.18 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $707.50 | $132.37 – $570.18 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $707.50 | $153.27 – $440.50 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $707.50 | $132.37 – $595.47 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $707.85 | $167.48 – $174.18 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $707.85 | not published |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $708.21 | $183.08 – $1,079.73 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $708.75 | $146.28 – $660.47 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $708.75 | $206.49 – $628.81 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $710.40 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $711.00 | not published |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $715.05 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $716.65 | $127.78 – $993.93 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $718.80 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $719.25 | not published |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $721.80 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $726.48 | $152.28 – $1,787.00 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $730.20 | not published |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $738.66 | $178.16 – $350.42 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $738.66 | $176.56 – $350.42 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $738.66 | $178.16 – $350.42 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $738.66 | $140.98 – $301.27 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $738.66 | $178.16 – $350.42 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $738.66 | $178.16 – $350.42 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $738.66 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $738.66 | $175.93 – $350.42 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $738.66 | $211.63 – $518.62 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $738.66 | $172.60 – $350.42 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $738.66 | $173.28 – $350.42 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $739.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $739.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $739.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $739.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $739.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $739.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $739.20 | $238.00 – $238.00 |