Swallow study cost in Emporia, VA — inpatient
In Emporia, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $318.30 to $318.30, with a median of $318.30. Across Virginia, the median is $486.00 at 35 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA · (434) 348-4400 HC Dysphagia/Swallowing Study | $318.30 | $1,061.00 | — | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $318.30, median $318.30, highest $318.30.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $318.30 — 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.