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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

New Hampshire 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?

$135

Typical negotiated rate. In New Hampshire, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $195.

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 $135 · 10th to 90th $69 to $245
$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $135

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
$22.39
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$85.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$107.15
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$22.39
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$194.98
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$57.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$141.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$83.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$204.17
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$251.19
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$72.44
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$120.23
Typical High
$177.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$323.59
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$87.10
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$204.17
Well Sense
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$28.18

Where New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire $135 · 9th 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.