Swallow study cost in Ketchikan, AK
In Ketchikan, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray): from $614.90 to $614.90, with a median of $614.90. Across Alaska, the median is $1,039.35 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Medial Center Ketchikan, AK IMAGING FOR EVALUATION OF SWALLOWING FUNCTION | $614.90 | $946.00 | — | 35% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $614.90, median $614.90, highest $614.90.
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.