Swallow study cost in Salem, OH — inpatient
In Salem, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $548.00 to $548.00, with a median of $548.00. Across Ohio, the median is $505.10 at 107 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Regional Medical Center Salem, OH · (330) 332-7214 VIDEO-FLUORO BARIUM SWALLOW | $548.00 | $548.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $548.00, median $548.00, highest $548.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $356.50 — 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.