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Throat and Upper Esophagus Contrast X-Ray

Minnesota 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 $91 · 10th to 90th $29 to $219
$10$20$50$100$200facility $91

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
$28.84
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$28.84
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$23.44
Typical High
$23.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$275.42
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$218.78
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89