Swallow study cost in Anchorage, AK — inpatient
In Anchorage, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $1,115.40 to $1,115.40, with a median of $1,115.40. Across Alaska, the median is $1,039.35 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Specialty Hospital Anchorage, AK HC XR RADIOLOGIC EXAM SWALLOW FUNCTION CONTRAST STUDY | $1,115.40 | $1,430.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,115.40, median $1,115.40, highest $1,115.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,115.40 — 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.