Swallow study cost in Valdez, AK
In Valdez, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray): from $964.08 to $964.08, with a median of $964.08. Across Alaska, the median is $1,039.35 at 8 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Valdez Valdez, AK HC XR SWALLOW STUDY W CONTRAST | $964.08 | $1,236.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $964.08, median $964.08, highest $964.08.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $964.08. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.