Swallow study cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $559.86 to $559.86, with a median of $559.86. Across Missouri, the median is $431.60 at 23 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO SWALLOWING FUNCTION W/VIDEO | $559.86 | $1,399.65 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $559.86, median $559.86, highest $559.86.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $559.86 — 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.