Swallow study cost in Weirton, WV — inpatient
In Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $385.84 to $385.84, with a median of $385.84. Across West Virginia, the median is $371.75 at 20 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 Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Medical Center East &TRINITY Medical Center West Steubenville, OH · (740) 264-7212 FL-BARIUM SWALLOW-FUNCTION | $385.84 | $778.00 | — | 50% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $385.84, median $385.84, highest $385.84.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $426.42 — 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.