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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Kentucky 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?

$91.20

Typical negotiated rate. In Kentucky, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $91.20 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $79.43 to $112.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $91 · 10th to 90th $68 to $224
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $91

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
$27.54
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$457.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$134.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$52.48
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$131.83
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$43.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$89.13
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$112.20
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
$125.89
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$323.59
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$72.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$107.15

Where Kentucky 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.

Kentucky $91.20 · 47th 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.