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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

North Dakota 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?

$158

Typical negotiated rate. In North Dakota, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $158 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $91.20 to $209.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $81 to $245
$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $158

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
$30.20
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$77.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$245.47
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$239.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$74.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$169.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$645.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$181.97
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$234.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$173.78

Where North Dakota 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.

North Dakota $158 · 4th 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.