Swallow study cost in Norwalk, OH — inpatient
In Norwalk, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $764.40 to $764.40, with a median of $764.40. Across Ohio, the median is $518.40 at 95 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Willard Hospital Willard, OH · (419) 964-5000 HC Dysphagia/Swallowing Study | $764.40 | $1,274.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $764.40, median $764.40, highest $764.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $374.40 — 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.