Swallow study cost in Boulder, CO — inpatient
In Boulder, CO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $301.22 to $301.22, with a median of $301.22. Across Colorado, the median is $301.22 at 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Avista Louisville, CO · (303) 673-1000 HC RADIOLOGIC EXAM SWALLOW FUNCTION CONTRAST STUDY | $301.22 | $301.22 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $301.22, median $301.22, highest $301.22.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $301.22 — 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.