Barium swallow cost in Celina, OH — inpatient
In Celina, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) as an inpatient: from $338.85 to $338.85, with a median of $338.85. Across Ohio, the median is $430.00 at 111 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74220, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Coldwater, OH · (419) 678-4843 Hc Radiology Exam Esophagus Incl Scout Neck W/Single-Contrast | $338.85 | $338.85 | — | — | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $338.85, median $338.85, highest $338.85.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $338.85 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A barium swallow is a live X-ray of the esophagus while you drink barium. It shows narrowing, hernias and problems with how food passes.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the study and the barium. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.