Swallow study cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $353.02 to $353.02, with a median of $353.02. Across Kentucky, the median is $1,179.90 at 14 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY Hc Cine/Vid X-Ray Throat/Esoph - Fl Esoph Barium Swlw W/ Video & Speech | $353.02 | $882.56 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $353.02, median $353.02, highest $353.02.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $802.91 — 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.