Swallow study cost in Astoria, OR — inpatient
In Astoria, OR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $256.50 to $256.50, with a median of $256.50. Across Oregon, the median is $526.50 at 36 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, 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 Seaside Hospital Seaside, OR · (503) 717-7000 HC XR RADIOLOGIC EXAM SWALLOW FUNCTION CONTRAST STUDY | $256.50 | $342.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $256.50, median $256.50, highest $256.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $256.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A swallow study films the mouth and throat on X-ray while you swallow foods and liquids with barium. It shows whether food goes into the airway and is often done with a speech therapist after a stroke.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the X-ray part. The speech therapist's evaluation is billed separately.