Swallow study cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $1,080.03 to $1,080.03, with a median of $1,080.03. Across North Carolina, the median is $363.98 at 37 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC HC RADIOLOGIC EXAM SWALLOW FUNCTION CONTRAST STUDY | $1,080.03 | $1,080.03 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,080.03, median $1,080.03, highest $1,080.03.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,080.03 — 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.