Swallow study cost in Ashley, ND — inpatient
In Ashley, ND, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $640.00 to $640.00, with a median of $640.00. Across North Dakota, the median is $498.34 at 14 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Medical Center Ashley, ND · (701) 288-3433 PT SPEECH SWALLOW BARRIUM (MBS) EVAL | $640.00 | $640.00 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $640.00, median $640.00, highest $640.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $640.00 — 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.