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X-ray Motion Study Of The Throat And Voice Box

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 70370

This imaging exam uses continuous, real-time x-ray to watch the throat and voice box while a person swallows, breathes, or speaks. It helps doctors see how these structures move and function, which is useful for evaluating swallowing problems, voice changes, or a suspected blockage in the airway. Still images may also be captured for closer review, sometimes using a technique that magnifies fine details.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does X-ray Motion Study Of The Throat And Voice Box cost?

$97.72

Typical negotiated rate. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $97.72 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $105.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $98 · 10th to 90th $66 to $234
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $98

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$117.49
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$16.60
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$288.40
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$38.02
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$251.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$380.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$87.10

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 3.4 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC $97.72 · 22nd of 51
AK $263FL $77.62

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.