Barium swallow cost in Slidell, LA
In Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast): from $256.62 to $256.62, with a median of $256.62. Across Louisiana, the median is $207.18 at 12 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74220, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 1, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Hospital Covington, LA X-Ray of Esophagus | $256.62 | $1,833.00 | $122.94–$898.17 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $256.62, median $256.62, highest $256.62.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.