Swallow study cost in Punxsutawney, PA — inpatient
In Punxsutawney, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $361.62 to $361.62, with a median of $361.62. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $563.65 at 64 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 Mar 2, 2026 and Mar 2, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punxsutawney Area Hospital Punxsutawney, PA ESOPHOGRAPHY | $361.62 | $882.00 | — | 59% | Mar 2, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $361.62, median $361.62, highest $361.62.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $317.52 — 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.