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X-ray Motion Study Of The Throat And Voice Box

North Carolina 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?

$83.18

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $83.18 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $79.43 to $138.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $83 · 10th to 90th $63 to $234
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $83

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
$13.49
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$60.26
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$50.12
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$234.42
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$40.74
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$83.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$33.88
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$870.96
Wellcare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82

Where North Carolina 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.

North Carolina $83.18 · 45th 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.