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Throat and Upper Esophagus Contrast X-Ray

Idaho 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 $72 · 10th to 90th $26 to $347Professionalmedian $95 · 10th to 90th $79 to $95
$50$100$200$500facility $72professional $95

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. 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
$72.44
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$95.50
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$457.09