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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $811.20 | $50.00 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $811.20 | $50.00 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $811.20 | $69.83 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $811.20 | $80.63 – $1,006.60 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $811.20 | $50.00 – $1,006.60 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $813.00 | $165.94 – $975.60 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $813.00 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $813.00 | $179.20 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $813.00 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $813.00 | $165.94 – $298.70 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $813.00 | $179.20 – $322.56 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $813.00 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $813.00 | $165.94 – $975.60 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $815.10 | $89.16 – $524.79 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $817.20 | not published |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $817.80 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $824.45 | $123.00 – $361.01 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $826.20 | $294.00 – $294.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $826.20 | $294.00 – $294.00 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $830.00 | $176.66 – $264.99 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $830.00 | $174.77 – $395.11 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $832.02 | $170.91 – $498.37 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $838.20 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $838.20 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $839.95 | $80.75 – $153.21 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $852.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $852.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $852.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $852.50 | $174.56 – $198.92 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $852.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $852.50 | $174.56 – $351.62 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $852.50 | $174.56 – $179.69 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $852.80 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $853.13 | $175.25 – $289.16 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $867.00 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $868.00 | $262.68 – $976.50 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $868.00 | $262.68 – $976.50 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $880.80 | not published |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $882.00 | $146.28 – $612.97 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $885.30 | $180.11 – $183.72 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $891.20 | not published |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $895.50 | $165.31 – $2,918.31 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $899.20 | $135.41 – $1,011.60 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $901.80 | $78.69 – $349.61 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | $902.70 | $401.74 – $804.20 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $903.60 | $73.15 – $250.33 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $904.40 | $81.89 – $802.51 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $904.40 | $82.47 – $804.32 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $905.10 | $195.46 – $712.48 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $907.40 | $167.48 – $174.18 |