Swallow study cost in Cape Girardeau, MO — inpatient
In Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $699.00 to $699.00, with a median of $699.00. Across Missouri, the median is $458.93 at 54 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center Cape Girardeau, MO · (573) 331-3000 Hc Modified Barium Swallow | $699.00 | $699.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $699.00, median $699.00, highest $699.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $611.13 — 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.