Swallow study cost in Ripley, WV
In Ripley, WV, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray): from $320.00 to $320.00, with a median of $320.00. Across West Virginia, the median is $373.00 at 17 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74230, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Association Ripley, WV X-RAY XM SWLNG FUNCJ C+ | $320.00 | $640.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $320.00, median $320.00, highest $320.00.
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.