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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Indiana 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?

$89.13

Typical negotiated rate. In Indiana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $89.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $81.28 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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $89 · 10th to 90th $72 to $129
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $89

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
$26.92
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$79.43
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$128.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$53.70
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$125.89
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$47.86
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$81.28
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$117.49
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$186.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$169.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$114.82

Where Indiana 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.

Indiana $89.13 · 48th 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.