Swallow study cost in Glendale, CA — inpatient
In Glendale, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $1,903.25 to $1,903.25, with a median of $1,903.25. Across California, the median is $577.50 at 99 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA · (818) 790-7100 X-Ray Xm Swlng Funcj C+ | $1,903.25 | $1,903.25 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,903.25, median $1,903.25, highest $1,903.25.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,903.25 — 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.