Upper GI series cost in Staunton, VA — inpatient
In Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) as an inpatient: from $451.50 to $451.50, with a median of $451.50. Across Virginia, the median is $831.60 at 35 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74240, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Health Fishersville, VA · (540) 332-4000 Upper Gi Series Sgl Contrast | $451.50 | $903.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $451.50, median $451.50, highest $451.50.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $451.50 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
An upper GI series is an X-ray of the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine after drinking barium.
What the price covers
The price usually covers the study and the barium. The radiologist's reading may be billed separately.