Upper GI series cost in Weirton, WV — inpatient
In Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) as an inpatient: from $499.90 to $499.90, with a median of $499.90. Across West Virginia, the median is $360.00 at 22 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 74240, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Hospital Holding Steubenville, OH FL-UPPER GI INCLUDING SCOUT | $499.90 | $1,008.00 | — | 50% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $499.90, median $499.90, highest $499.90.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $540.70 — 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.