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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Missouri 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?

$105

Typical negotiated rate. In Missouri, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $105 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $89.13 to $162.

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 $105 · 10th to 90th $81 to $417
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $105

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
$34.67
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$457.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$134.90
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$77.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$42.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$169.82
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$50.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$114.82
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$125.89
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$39.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$93.33
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
$74.13
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$218.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$162.18
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$645.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$181.97
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$204.17
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$123.03

Where Missouri 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.

Missouri $105 · 21st 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.