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
882
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 | 24 | $210.66 | $336.54 | $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 | 33 | $349.20 | $674.40 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $1,732.00 | $176.20 – $343.59 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $1,761.90 | $42.01 – $1,642.09 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $1,786.40 | $183.17 – $631.85 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $1,788.88 | $165.31 – $662.48 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $1,789.20 | $162.81 – $361.60 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $1,794.60 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $1,794.60 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $1,794.60 | not published |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $1,796.40 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $1,880.00 | $84.00 – $377.75 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $1,885.54 | $123.00 – $361.01 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $1,948.00 | $167.65 – $418.63 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $2,006.64 | $107.70 – $786.00 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $2,019.70 | $176.20 – $352.40 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $2,019.70 | $176.49 – $352.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $2,043.83 | $401.74 – $815.08 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $2,057.13 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $2,057.13 | $354.15 – $354.15 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $2,057.13 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $2,057.13 | $183.17 – $530.75 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $2,057.13 | $183.17 – $429.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $2,070.22 | $139.34 – $399.78 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $2,105.18 | $173.95 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $2,105.18 | $173.95 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $2,105.18 | $173.95 – $342.30 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $2,105.18 | $173.95 – $346.10 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $2,105.18 | $173.95 – $342.30 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $2,161.75 | $100.96 – $536.07 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $2,172.00 | $183.17 – $415.19 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $2,175.00 | $84.00 – $431.93 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $2,183.15 | $139.34 – $384.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $2,232.65 | $139.34 – $399.78 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $2,277.07 | $74.22 – $341.20 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $2,297.91 | $139.34 – $384.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $2,304.97 | $137.25 – $384.53 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $2,340.00 | $147.96 – $377.30 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $2,373.32 | $183.17 – $334.46 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | $2,382.74 | $137.25 – $384.53 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $2,461.00 | $183.17 – $485.39 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $2,512.52 | $137.25 – $384.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $2,524.00 | $303.54 – $736.75 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $2,597.08 | $73.29 – $341.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $2,614.89 | $798.28 – $815.08 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $2,649.32 | $153.86 – $481.58 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $2,649.32 | $153.86 – $481.58 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $2,649.32 | $153.86 – $321.39 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $2,714.00 | $177.27 – $401.74 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $2,820.00 | $89.26 – $311.54 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $2,820.00 | $85.84 – $311.54 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $2,908.64 | $66.75 – $341.20 |