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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

New Jersey 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?

$95.50

Typical negotiated rate. In New Jersey, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $95.50 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $81.28 to $123.

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 $95 · 10th to 90th $69 to $186
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0Kprofessional $95

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
$18.62
Median
$38.90
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$58.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$120.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$53.70
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$15.14
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$144.54
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$158.49
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$44.67
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$114.82
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$199.53
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$48.98
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$144.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$60.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$128.82

Where New Jersey 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 Jersey $95.50 · 39th 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.