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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Colorado 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?

$102

Typical negotiated rate. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $102 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $83.18 to $123.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $102 · 10th to 90th $74 to $174
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $102

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
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$47.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$89.13
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$204.17
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$57.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$147.91
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$57.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$144.54
Denver HMP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$501.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$151.36
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$346.74
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$58.88
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$190.55
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$60.26
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$144.54

Where Colorado 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.

Colorado $102 · 26th 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.