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
906
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 ($1,811.98)
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 | 23 | $210.66 | $336.54 | $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 | 33 | $321.00 | $674.40 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $2,247.83 | $78.64 – $401.74 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $2,277.07 | $65.97 – $341.20 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $2,307.01 | $122.96 – $348.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $2,375.43 | $122.96 – $335.48 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | $2,382.74 | $121.12 – $335.48 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $2,474.78 | $56.64 – $4,949.55 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $2,474.78 | $178.02 – $6,599.40 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $2,474.78 | $3,299.70 – $6,599.40 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $2,474.78 | $261.52 – $6,599.40 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $2,474.78 | $178.02 – $6,708.29 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $2,474.78 | $106.69 – $6,599.40 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $2,474.78 | $178.02 – $6,599.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $2,478.27 | $2,061.49 – $2,104.89 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | $2,569.00 | $173.28 – $401.74 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $2,607.80 | $94.08 – $216.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $2,659.00 | $303.54 – $1,902.61 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $3,049.38 | $183.17 – $406.63 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $3,072.19 | $135.70 – $506.78 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $3,164.70 | $59.33 – $341.20 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $3,197.00 | $80.62 – $311.54 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $3,197.00 | $77.54 – $311.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $3,246.00 | $303.54 – $2,260.81 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $3,360.00 | $133.24 – $401.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $3,401.00 | $303.54 – $2,260.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | $3,421.35 | $401.74 – $1,991.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $3,475.00 | $303.54 – $2,279.48 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $3,540.37 | $94.08 – $216.87 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $3,632.00 | $197.15 – $401.74 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | $3,654.31 | $122.96 – $335.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | $3,826.00 | $303.54 – $2,279.48 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $3,840.00 | $116.25 – $551.16 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $3,840.00 | $120.59 – $551.16 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $3,840.00 | $105.07 – $551.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $3,906.93 | $401.74 – $2,104.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $3,942.25 | $401.74 – $2,011.58 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $3,966.97 | $187.75 – $416.27 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $3,982.79 | $122.96 – $730.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $4,390.84 | $401.74 – $2,104.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $4,509.43 | $401.74 – $2,104.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $4,518.05 | $120.50 – $730.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $4,723.52 | $120.50 – $730.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | $4,952.50 | $401.74 – $2,141.01 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $4,967.79 | $120.50 – $730.42 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $5,054.61 | $122.96 – $730.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | $5,064.99 | $401.74 – $2,258.19 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $5,225.28 | $122.96 – $730.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $5,289.70 | $401.74 – $2,039.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $5,305.00 | $401.74 – $2,011.58 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | $5,342.07 | $88.00 – $401.74 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $5,350.98 | $122.96 – $730.42 |