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Throat and Upper Esophagus Contrast X-Ray

Iowa rates for HCPCS 74210

X-ray study of the throat and the upper part of the food pipe in the neck, taken while the patient swallows a contrast liquid such as barium. Plain images of the neck may be taken first and further images afterwards. It shows narrowing, a pouch in the wall, a growth, or something lodged in the swallowing passage.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $56 · 10th to 90th $25 to $126Professionalmedian $49 · 10th to 90th $28 to $69
$50$100facility $56professional $49

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
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$104.71
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$72.44
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$69.18
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$56.23