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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $580.20 | $51.20 – $276.53 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $580.80 | $46.00 – $237.55 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $582.00 | $185.58 – $278.36 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $582.92 | $39.15 – $293.65 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $584.25 | $177.76 – $444.39 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $586.30 | $212.46 – $233.71 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $586.40 | $35.02 – $507.59 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $586.98 | $39.19 – $90.21 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $588.50 | $386.31 – $386.31 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $589.50 | $170.10 – $356.07 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $590.09 | $69.47 – $976.50 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $590.20 | $151.76 – $1,127.17 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $592.15 | $80.79 – $342.68 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $594.15 | $554.81 – $554.81 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $597.35 | $41.00 – $364.44 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $600.00 | $185.58 – $278.36 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $600.00 | $185.58 – $278.36 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $600.50 | $31.66 – $353.11 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $600.50 | $31.66 – $852.12 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $602.28 | $444.60 – $1,363.87 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $606.45 | $80.79 – $403.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $606.45 | $80.79 – $403.20 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $608.19 | $165.31 – $1,158.36 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $610.68 | $164.58 – $164.58 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $611.51 | $105.63 – $1,289.04 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $612.95 | $169.13 – $175.89 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $616.00 | $179.00 – $179.00 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $619.45 | $169.72 – $953.00 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $620.00 | $91.51 – $179.45 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $620.00 | $163.14 – $179.45 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $622.34 | $388.96 – $857.48 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $622.36 | $101.23 – $323.68 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $622.36 | $137.67 – $353.11 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $624.05 | $211.62 – $864.05 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $625.92 | $144.06 – $1,536.00 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $626.60 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $626.60 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $626.60 | $169.13 – $169.13 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $626.60 | $172.82 – $172.82 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $627.25 | $161.52 – $965.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $628.40 | $83.76 – $841.97 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $628.40 | $83.76 – $841.97 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $628.40 | $85.70 – $841.97 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $628.40 | $85.30 – $1,418.37 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $628.40 | $85.73 – $841.97 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $629.00 | $93.07 – $503.20 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $634.20 | not published |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $634.71 | $388.96 – $857.48 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $641.06 | $50.50 – $92.54 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $642.59 | $204.25 – $1,636.65 |