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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Florida 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?

$87.10

Typical negotiated rate. In Florida, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $87.10 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $67.61 to $105.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $87 · 10th to 90th $65 to $182
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $87

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
$19.50
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$74.13
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$102.33
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$204.17
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$52.48
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$64.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$147.91
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$24.55
Typical High
$24.55
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$123.03
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$37.15
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$93.33
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$100.00
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$120.23
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$100.00
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$29.51
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$70.79

Where Florida 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.

Florida $87.10 · 51st 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.