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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Michigan 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?

$107

Typical negotiated rate. In Michigan, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $145.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $107 · 10th to 90th $74 to $209
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $107

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
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$43.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$91.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$128.82
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$74.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$46.77
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$154.88
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$61.66
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$109.65
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$123.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$70.79
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$173.78
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$48.98
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$190.55
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$56.23
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$138.04
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$151.36
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$56.23
Priority Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$112.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$138.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$120.23

Where Michigan 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.

Michigan $107 · 18th 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.