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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Alaska rates for HCPCS 74220

This X-ray study captures images of the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach, while the patient swallows a contrast liquid that outlines its inner lining on the images. It helps identify narrowing, blockages, abnormal pouches, or problems with the swallowing motion itself. The exam is typically performed in a radiology suite while the radiologist watches the swallowed contrast move down the esophagus in real time.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow) cost?

$234

Typical negotiated rate. In Alaska, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $234 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $100 to $302.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $234 · 10th to 90th $69 to $447
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $234

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
$91.20
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$295.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$302.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$213.80
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$616.60
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$204.17
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$407.38
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$588.84
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$165.96
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$416.87
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$302.00
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$104.71
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$199.53
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$501.19
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$302.00

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 2.7 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Alaska $234 · 1st of 51
AK $234FL $87.10

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.