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X-ray Of The Esophagus (Barium Swallow)

West Virginia 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?

$95.50

Typical negotiated rate. In West Virginia, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $95.50 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $91.20 to $107.

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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $95 · 10th to 90th $79 to $141
$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0professional $95

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
$28.18
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$36.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$63.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$79.43
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$46.77
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$134.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$323.59
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$186.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$29.51
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$128.82

Where West Virginia 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.

West Virginia $95.50 · 40th 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.