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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $342.45 | $80.77 – $843.12 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $342.45 | $80.77 – $843.12 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $345.60 | $191.76 – $417.35 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $346.80 | $170.40 – $238.57 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $346.80 | $114.38 – $531.76 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $346.80 | $196.52 – $421.94 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $346.80 | $201.32 – $271.66 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $349.20 | $71.50 – $354.73 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $349.50 | $28.57 – $313.81 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $353.00 | $105.50 – $179.45 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $359.32 | $199.75 – $765.32 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $361.44 | $216.29 – $492.94 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $365.04 | $165.95 – $736.86 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $366.00 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $367.95 | $122.15 – $400.55 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $368.97 | $176.05 – $492.94 |
| Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital | Madison Heights, MI | $370.72 | $52.96 – $145.30 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $370.72 | $52.96 – $331.40 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $371.02 | $220.58 – $2,226.08 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $371.02 | $220.58 – $2,226.08 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $371.02 | $220.58 – $2,572.36 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $372.60 | $39.00 – $496.80 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $375.00 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $379.67 | $117.12 – $488.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $379.76 | $92.54 – $1,393.60 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $380.40 | not published |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $380.94 | $170.91 – $185.89 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $381.00 | $28.57 – $1,044.47 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $381.96 | $38.41 – $3,246.66 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $382.35 | $5.00 – $388.02 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $384.80 | $70.79 – $298.99 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $387.50 | $220.00 – $651.59 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $387.50 | $174.00 – $697.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $387.50 | $220.00 – $754.85 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $387.50 | $220.00 – $647.65 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $387.50 | $220.00 – $641.25 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $387.50 | $220.00 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $387.50 | $195.00 – $620.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $387.50 | $220.00 – $647.65 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $390.86 | $61.75 – $646.80 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $391.87 | $71.48 – $71.48 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $392.28 | $161.61 – $452.51 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $393.00 | $655.00 – $655.00 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $398.80 | $178.69 – $393.89 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $400.12 | $185.58 – $371.15 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $403.15 | $23.66 – $291.27 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $403.65 | $5.00 – $363.32 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $409.00 | not published |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $410.22 | $129.45 – $696.60 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $411.50 | not published |