Swallow study cost in Roanoke, VA — inpatient
In Roanoke, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $354.00 to $354.00, with a median of $354.00. Across Virginia, the median is $486.00 at 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital Franklin, VA · (757) 569-6100 HC Dysphagia/Swallowing Study | $354.00 | $1,180.00 | — | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $354.00, median $354.00, highest $354.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $354.00 — 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.