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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

South Carolina 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?

$89.13

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $89.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $81.28 to $102.

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 $89 · 10th to 90th $69 to $174
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $89

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
$24.55
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$123.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$89.13
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$50.12
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$151.36
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$60.26
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$107.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$50.12
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$131.83
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$58.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$131.83

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina $89.13 · 49th 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.