Swallow study cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $1,107.00 to $1,107.00, with a median of $1,107.00. 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 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 Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Dysphagia/Swallowing Study | $1,107.00 | $1,845.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,107.00, median $1,107.00, highest $1,107.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $1,179.90 — 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.