Video Swallow Study (Modified Barium Swallow) cost at US hospitals
Video swallowing study with cineradiography or videoradiography, neck radiographs and delayed images, contrast study · CPT 74230
$64.80
lowest cash price
$524.50
national median
$5,109.80
highest cash price
912
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $64.80–$5,109.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($543.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,252.79)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $964.08 | $1,114.62 | $1,223.82 |
| Arizona | 22 | $117.61 | $174.56 | $834.01 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $64.80 | $205.96 | $485.00 |
| California | 88 | $144.90 | $546.00 | $1,409.04 |
| Colorado | 15 | $127.42 | $2,014.84 | $3,437.49 |
| Florida | 77 | $216.82 | $1,305.91 | $5,109.80 |
| Georgia | 25 | $485.15 | $733.20 | $3,977.73 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $333.76 | $333.76 | $483.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $108.24 | $622.80 | $1,074.96 |
| Indiana | 26 | $258.00 | $439.00 | $1,252.79 |
| Iowa | 28 | $270.00 | $412.84 | $828.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $212.40 | $1,220.13 | $2,362.00 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $292.46 | $694.80 | $2,109.42 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $273.52 | $273.52 | $273.52 |
| Maine | 7 | $543.00 | $744.10 | $1,031.20 |
| Maryland | 2 | $500.40 | $500.40 | $500.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $125.44 | $514.00 | $946.40 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $207.79 | $208.99 | $791.20 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $86.40 | $151.44 | $264.15 |
| Missouri | 20 | $286.65 | $388.05 | $3,073.91 |
| Montana | 2 | $432.80 | $432.80 | $475.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $317.94 | $372.14 | $795.14 |
| Nevada | 4 | $160.80 | $499.59 | $696.99 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $876.85 | $876.85 | $876.85 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $110.42 | $197.04 | $363.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $997.92 | $997.92 | $997.92 |
| New York | 23 | $162.72 | $210.66 | $1,960.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $363.98 | $363.98 | $1,080.03 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $502.40 | $502.40 | $734.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $174.00 | $590.20 | $1,008.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $240.41 | $300.30 | $715.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $94.50 | $538.50 | $826.20 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $215.40 | $590.40 | $1,312.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $272.50 | $452.50 | $1,705.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $642.40 | $662.40 | $757.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $69.30 | $90.42 | $1,495.86 |
| Texas | 115 | $107.37 | $601.05 | $4,707.14 |
| Virginia | 41 | $69.30 | $546.50 | $2,787.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $211.68 | $566.00 | $1,600.90 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $255.50 | $394.00 | $579.60 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $166.42 | $437.50 | $1,079.10 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $181.44 | $432.96 | $471.09 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $666.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $666.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $666.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $666.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $666.40 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $668.80 | $140.98 – $400.55 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $670.45 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $670.45 | $187.96 – $197.36 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $676.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $676.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $676.80 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $676.80 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $676.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $676.80 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $677.64 | $74.46 – $1,428.44 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $682.95 | $204.25 – $1,739.43 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $693.30 | $54.81 – $1,147.30 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $694.80 | not published |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $694.80 | not published |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $695.45 | $115.47 – $612.97 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $696.99 | $92.03 – $1,681.53 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $698.40 | $186.92 – $785.70 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $699.00 | $191.81 – $699.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $715.00 | $123.00 – $361.01 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $715.80 | $100.40 – $657.87 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $718.56 | $107.70 – $469.91 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $719.25 | $161.25 – $863.10 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $719.25 | $161.25 – $298.70 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $719.25 | $161.25 – $322.56 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $719.25 | $161.25 – $298.70 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $719.25 | $165.94 – $298.70 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $719.25 | $179.20 – $322.56 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $719.25 | $161.25 – $298.70 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $719.25 | $161.25 – $863.10 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $720.80 | $256.79 – $810.90 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $722.40 | $163.49 – $163.49 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $722.40 | $112.07 – $112.07 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $724.00 | $284.17 – $814.50 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $728.00 | $466.83 – $819.00 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $728.85 | $25.16 – $661.80 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $731.03 | $112.66 – $1,301.82 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $732.00 | $187.96 – $191.72 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $733.20 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $733.20 | $176.56 – $326.63 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $733.20 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $733.20 | $109.52 – $301.27 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $733.20 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $733.20 | $178.16 – $329.59 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $733.20 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $733.20 | $175.93 – $344.83 |