Swallow study cost in Richmond, KY — inpatient
In Richmond-Berea, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $694.80 to $694.80, with a median of $694.80. 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 Marcum & Wallace Hospital LLC Irvine, KY HC Dysphagia/Swallowing Study | $694.80 | $1,158.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $694.80, median $694.80, highest $694.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $890.70 — 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.