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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Nebraska 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?

$129

Typical negotiated rate. In Nebraska, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $129 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $245.

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 $129 · 10th to 90th $87 to $537
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $129

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
$58.88
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$537.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$389.05
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$186.21
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$54.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$204.17
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
$144.54
Typical High
$645.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$181.97
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$467.74
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$323.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$95.50
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$229.09
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$323.59
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$95.50
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$229.09
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$158.49
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$257.04
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$89.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$158.49

Where Nebraska 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.

Nebraska $129 · 10th 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.