Swallow study cost in Lewiston, ME — inpatient
In Lewiston-Auburn, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $467.02 to $467.02, with a median of $467.02. Across Maine, the median is $467.02 at 13 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME · (207) 777-8100 HC DYSPHAGIA/SWALLOWING STUDY | $467.02 | $1,229.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $467.02, median $467.02, highest $467.02.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $320.01 — 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.