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X-ray Motion Study Of The Throat And Voice Box

Rhode Island 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?

$81.28

Typical negotiated rate. In Rhode Island, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $81.28 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $64.57 to $83.18.

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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $81 · 10th to 90th $65 to $129
$100.0$200.0professional $81

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
$77.62
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$15.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$173.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$30.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.13
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$18.20
Typical High
$24.55

Where Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island $81.28 · 49th 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.