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Throat and Upper Esophagus Contrast X-Ray

Virginia 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 $50 · 10th to 90th $25 to $112Professionalmedian $32 · 10th to 90th $26 to $40
$20$50$100$200facility $50professional $32

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
$25.12
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$112.20
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$39.81
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$60.26