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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Oklahoma 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?

$91.20

Typical negotiated rate. In Oklahoma, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $91.20 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $69.18 to $117.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $91 · 10th to 90th $36 to $129
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $91

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
$22.91
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$77.62
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$45.71
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$128.82
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$33.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$44.67
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$104.71
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$645.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$181.97
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$467.74
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$154.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$95.50
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$97.72

Where Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma $91.20 · 44th 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.