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Upper GI X-Ray With Small Bowel Follow-Through

Iowa rates for HCPCS 74245

This covers an X-ray study in which the patient swallows a contrast liquid (barium) so the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine can be seen on X-ray images. Additional images are taken over time as the contrast continues moving into the small intestine, which is why it's called a follow-through study. It helps evaluate symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, abdominal pain, or suspected blockages along this part of the digestive tract.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Upper GI X-Ray With Small Bowel Follow-Through cost?

$417

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $417 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $209 to $832.

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 $275 · 10th to 90th $178 to $676Professionalmedian $417 · 10th to 90th $209 to $832
$200$500facility $275professional $417

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
$416.87
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$524.81
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$676.08
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$831.76
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$223.87
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$562.34
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$275.42
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$331.13

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 28.2 times more in Washington 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· 17th of 37

$417

WA $851SC $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.