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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Nevada 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?

$102

Typical negotiated rate. In Nevada, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $102 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $95.50 to $135.

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 $102 · 10th to 90th $81 to $525
$1.0$10.0$100.0professional $102

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
$28.84
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$537.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$389.05
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$75.86
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$27.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$158.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$43.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$173.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$128.82
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$158.49
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$44.67
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$112.20
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$100.00
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$27.54
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$134.90
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$38.90
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$93.33
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$50.12
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$114.82

Where Nevada 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.

Nevada $102 · 24th 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.