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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Minnesota 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?

$186

Typical negotiated rate. In Minnesota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $186 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $110 to $269.

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 $186 · 10th to 90th $89 to $363
$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $186

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
$29.51
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$29.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$380.19
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$128.82
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$346.74
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$102.33
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$245.47
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$281.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$85.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$213.80
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$223.87
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$229.09
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$66.07
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$165.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$645.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$181.97
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$218.78

Where Minnesota 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.

Minnesota $186 · 2nd 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.