Swallow study cost in Nevada, MO — inpatient
In Nevada, MO, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $275.85 to $275.85, with a median of $275.85. Across Missouri, the median is $458.93 at 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada City Hospital Nevada, MO · (417) 667-3355 XR SWALLOWING FUNCT W/ VIDEO | $275.85 | $613.00 | — | 55% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $275.85, median $275.85, highest $275.85.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $275.85 — 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.