Swallow study cost in Celina, OH — inpatient
In Celina, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $352.33 to $352.33, with a median of $352.33. Across Ohio, the median is $505.10 at 107 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 May 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Coldwater, OH · (419) 678-4843 Hc Radiology Exam Swalowing Function Incl Scout Neck W/Contrast | $352.33 | $352.33 | — | — | May 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $352.33, median $352.33, highest $352.33.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $352.33 — 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.