Swallow study cost in Kilmarnock, VA — inpatient
In Kilmarnock, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $213.00 to $213.00, with a median of $213.00. 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 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock General Hospital Kilmarnock, VA · (804) 435-8000 HC Dysphagia/Swallowing Study | $213.00 | $355.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $213.00, median $213.00, highest $213.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $213.00 — 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.