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Upper GI X-Ray With Small Bowel Follow-Through

Maryland 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 July 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $282 · 10th to 90th $191 to $468
$200$500professional $282

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. 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
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$562.34
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$389.05