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Throat and Upper Esophagus Contrast X-Ray

Nebraska 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 $105 · 10th to 90th $52 to $155Professionalmedian $62 · 10th to 90th $54 to $93
$50$100facility $105professional $62

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
$52.48
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$93.33
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$154.88