Swallow study cost in Manchester, CT — inpatient
In Manchester, CT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $644.66 to $644.66, with a median of $644.66. Across Connecticut, the median is $662.23 at 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial Hospital Manchester, CT · (860) 647-4780 MODIFIED BARIUM SWALLOW | $644.66 | $644.66 | — | — | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $644.66, median $644.66, highest $644.66.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $644.66 — 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.