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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Kansas 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?

$110

Typical negotiated rate. In Kansas, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $110 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $93.33 to $120.

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 $110 · 10th to 90th $69 to $148
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $110

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
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$64.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$102.33
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$50.12
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$120.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$181.97
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$58.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$141.25
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$128.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$645.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$181.97
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$114.82

Where Kansas 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.

Kansas $110 · 15th 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.