Barium swallow cost in Medford, OR — inpatient
In Medford, OR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) as an inpatient: from $504.75 to $504.75, with a median of $504.75. Across Oregon, the median is $457.50 at 35 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74220, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Health and Services - Oregon Medford, OR HC XR ESOPHAGUS W CONTRAST | $504.75 | $673.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $504.75, median $504.75, highest $504.75.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $504.75 — 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.