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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Georgia 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.

Facilitymedian $33 · 10th–90th $25$760%10%20%10th90th$33Professionalmedian $69 · 10th–90th $26$1480%5%10th90th$69$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$251.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$158.49
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$53.70
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$181.97
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$56.23
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$128.82
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$229.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$162.18
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$316.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$85.11
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$234.42
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$67.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$134.90