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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Tennessee 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 Tennessee, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $91.20 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $81.28 to $145.

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 $72 to $234
$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
$24.55
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$75.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$125.89
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$162.18
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$66.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$208.93
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$72.44
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$162.18
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$39.81
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
$22.39
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$63.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$138.04
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$181.97
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$575.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$181.97
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$64.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$50.12
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$120.23

Where Tennessee 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.

Tennessee $91.20 · 45th 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.