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Upper Digestive Tract X-Ray Series

Iowa rates for HCPCS 74241

This covers an X-ray study in which the patient swallows a contrast liquid so the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine can be examined on X-ray images. It is used to evaluate symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, reflux, or a suspected abnormality in this part of the digestive tract. Multiple images are taken as the contrast moves through the digestive tract.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Upper Digestive Tract X-Ray Series cost?

$282

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $282 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $138 to $550.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $186 · 10th to 90th $186 to $537Professionalmedian $282 · 10th to 90th $138 to $550
$200$500facility $186professional $282

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$354.81
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$537.03
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$549.54
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$169.82
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$363.08
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$186.21
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 19.5 times more in California than in South Carolina. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Iowa· 18th of 37

$282

CA $589SC $30.20

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.