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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

Utah 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 Utah, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $102 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $87.10 to $174.

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 $71 to $490
$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $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
$25.70
Median
$25.70
Typical High
$25.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$524.81
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$199.53
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$61.66
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$138.04
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$144.54
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$323.59
Typical High
$323.59
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$190.55
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$52.48
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$134.90
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$43.65
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$154.88
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$46.77
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$107.15
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$93.33
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$162.18
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$45.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$120.23

Where Utah 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.

Utah $102 · 23rd 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.