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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Montana 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 Montana, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $91.20 to $186.

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 $107 · 10th to 90th $83 to $490
$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$524.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$199.53
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$54.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$173.78
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$251.19
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$54.95
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$269.15
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$64.57
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$269.15
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$112.20

Where Montana 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.

Montana $107 · 19th 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.