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X-ray Motion Study Of The Throat And Voice Box

South Dakota 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $105 to $229.

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 $158 · 10th to 90th $93 to $309
$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $158

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
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$234.42
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.18
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$51.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$43.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$616.60
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$162.18
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$218.78
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$34.67
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$199.53
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$28.84
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$39.81
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$204.17
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota $158 · 5th 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.