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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Connecticut 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?

$100

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $100 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $87.10 to $158.

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 $100 · 10th to 90th $69 to $309
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $100

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
$28.18
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$134.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$309.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$204.17
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$186.21
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$213.80
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$147.91
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$58.88
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$138.04
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$151.36

Where Connecticut 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.

Connecticut $100 · 27th 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.