Swallow study cost in South Boston, VA — inpatient
In South Boston, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) as an inpatient: from $175.00 to $175.00, with a median of $175.00. 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 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital South Boston, VA · (434) 517-3100 Chgr-Barium Swallow Video | $175.00 | $350.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $175.00, median $175.00, highest $175.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $175.00 — 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.