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Throat and Upper Esophagus Contrast X-Ray

Massachusetts 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 $28 · 10th to 90th $13 to $110
$20$50$100facility $28

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
$13.18
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$81.28
AllWays Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83
Mass General Brigham
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$177.83