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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Idaho 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?

$123

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $123 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $100 to $174.

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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $123 · 10th to 90th $91 to $204
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0professional $123

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
$60.26
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$83.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$204.17
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$61.66
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$141.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$245.47
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$169.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$67.61
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$141.25
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$239.88
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$213.80
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$0.31
Median
$0.31
Typical High
$151.36
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$245.47
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$77.62
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$186.21
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$74.13
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$251.19
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$72.44
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$177.83
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$107.15
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$194.98
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$58.88
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$134.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$131.83

Where Idaho 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.

Idaho $123 · 12th 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.