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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Maine 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?

$117

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $117 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $93.33 to $158.

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 $117 · 10th to 90th $69 to $245
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0Kprofessional $117

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
$33.88
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$3,890.45
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$95.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$186.21
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$53.70
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$131.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$251.19
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$181.97
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$269.15
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$79.43
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$190.55
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$3,890.45
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$213.80
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$61.66
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$147.91
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$269.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$173.78

Where Maine 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.

Maine $117 · 13th 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.