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Throat and Upper Esophagus Contrast X-Ray

Illinois 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 $30 · 10th to 90th $27 to $78Professionalmedian $52 · 10th to 90th $30 to $120
$50$100$200facility $30professional $52

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
$26.92
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$77.62
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$120.23
Hally Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00