Swallow study cost in Athens, OH — inpatient
In Athens, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $587.60 to $587.60, with a median of $587.60. Across Ohio, the median is $518.40 at 95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhioHealth O'bleness Hospital Athens, OH · (740) 593-5551 Hc Xr Swallowing Function Contrast Study | $587.60 | $904.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $587.60, median $587.60, highest $587.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $587.60 — 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.