Upper GI Barium X-ray (barium only) cost at US hospitals
Upper gastrointestinal series with scout abdominal radiographs and delayed images, single-contrast study · CPT 74240
$64.96
lowest cash price
$607.20
national median
$6,140.62
highest cash price
903
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $64.96–$6,140.62 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,004.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,778.35)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $747.18 | $1,194.96 | $1,254.24 |
| Arizona | 23 | $115.14 | $174.53 | $882.98 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $176.25 | $267.19 | $635.00 |
| California | 89 | $147.20 | $603.20 | $1,581.09 |
| Colorado | 17 | $127.42 | $1,887.98 | $5,525.85 |
| Florida | 71 | $222.00 | $1,234.65 | $6,140.62 |
| Georgia | 25 | $273.51 | $491.01 | $3,072.19 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $225.92 | $225.92 | $509.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $175.00 | $804.96 | $1,399.68 |
| Indiana | 26 | $400.12 | $659.40 | $2,474.78 |
| Iowa | 27 | $238.40 | $433.55 | $1,093.95 |
| Kansas | 11 | $445.20 | $1,731.89 | $3,540.37 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $158.08 | $1,149.00 | $2,474.78 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $365.04 | $365.04 | $365.04 |
| Maine | 7 | $644.60 | $1,033.85 | $1,503.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $393.00 | $393.00 | $393.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $64.96 | $514.00 | $1,440.80 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.98 | $208.99 | $924.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $235.00 | $269.12 | $462.40 |
| Missouri | 20 | $384.80 | $579.15 | $2,607.80 |
| Montana | 2 | $519.20 | $519.20 | $602.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $325.08 | $478.19 | $1,034.18 |
| Nevada | 4 | $477.04 | $528.23 | $665.53 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,122.85 | $1,122.85 | $1,122.85 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $156.60 | $205.16 | $340.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| New York | 22 | $210.66 | $210.66 | $1,960.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $497.93 | $497.93 | $880.43 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $421.60 | $808.80 | $893.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $337.20 | $709.50 | $1,260.00 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $120.00 | $367.95 | $1,851.88 |
| Oregon | 13 | $142.56 | $631.50 | $826.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $321.00 | $600.50 | $1,312.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $325.50 | $586.50 | $3,197.00 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $846.40 | $955.20 | $1,040.00 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $69.30 | $167.64 | $3,164.70 |
| Texas | 115 | $262.08 | $643.95 | $5,350.98 |
| Virginia | 41 | $69.30 | $852.50 | $3,840.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $265.30 | $616.00 | $1,618.40 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $280.80 | $381.00 | $1,149.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $191.52 | $528.55 | $1,079.10 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $200.76 | $468.86 | $510.16 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $659.40 | $13.09 – $164.26 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $659.40 | $13.09 – $164.26 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $659.75 | $167.48 – $169.16 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $660.00 | $13.09 – $164.26 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $661.80 | not published |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $665.53 | $90.05 – $1,605.63 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $665.88 | $80.77 – $843.12 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $672.75 | $165.56 – $1,035.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $674.40 | $71.50 – $899.20 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $675.50 | $128.83 – $660.47 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $675.50 | $185.40 – $628.81 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $676.93 | $122.37 – $353.11 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $677.64 | $92.54 – $1,428.44 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $677.91 | $160.38 – $870.44 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $679.70 | $111.92 – $1,000.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $682.00 | $167.65 – $418.63 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $685.75 | $167.48 – $174.18 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $686.00 | $140.58 – $180.68 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $690.00 | $71.50 – $270.53 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $694.13 | $444.60 – $1,571.85 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $699.00 | $71.50 – $272.29 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $699.60 | $31.46 – $486.21 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $701.60 | $49.92 – $216.50 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $702.00 | $177.76 – $444.39 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $703.68 | $37.30 – $120.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $706.35 | $195.70 – $244.01 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $707.50 | $116.81 – $503.15 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $707.50 | $116.81 – $503.15 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $707.50 | $116.81 – $525.47 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $707.50 | $116.81 – $503.15 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $707.50 | $116.81 – $503.15 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $707.50 | $135.26 – $440.50 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $707.50 | $116.81 – $525.47 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $709.50 | $165.94 – $851.40 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $709.50 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $709.50 | $179.20 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $709.50 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $709.50 | $165.94 – $298.70 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $709.50 | $179.20 – $322.56 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $709.50 | $165.94 – $356.07 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $709.50 | $165.94 – $851.40 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $710.40 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $711.10 | $70.79 – $420.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $715.00 | $70.79 – $403.20 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $720.60 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $723.86 | $35.28 – $595.72 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $737.34 | $35.60 – $1,090.28 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $740.59 | $204.25 – $1,886.22 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $744.00 | $167.65 – $171.01 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $747.18 | $170.91 – $498.37 |