Swallow study cost in Minnesota
In Minnesota, 35 hospitals publish a cash price for Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray): from $105.54 to $791.20, with a median of $297.15. The lowest price is at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital (Duluth). The highest price is 7.5× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 74230. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$105.54Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital
Median$297.15half pay less
Highest$791.20in Minnesota
Lowest saves$191.61vs the median
Hospitals in Minnesota, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital lowest Duluth · Duluth, MN-WI Pro Radiologic Exam Swallow Function Contrast Study | $105.54 | $194.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Health Care Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 74230 SWALLOWING FUNCJ W/CINERADIOGRAPY/VIDRADIOG | $144.00 | $144.00 | May 7, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Lake View Hospital Two Harbors · Two Harbors, MN Pro Radiologic Exam Swallow Function Contrast Study | $159.66 | $194.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Hospital St. Louis Park · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Swallow Test with Contrast | $161.20 | $620.00 | — source file |
| Regions Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Swallow Test with Contrast | $177.84 | $684.00 | — source file |
| Allina Health Systems Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $207.79 | $432.90 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Coon Rapids · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $207.79 | $432.90 | Jun 17, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems St. Paul · St. Paul, MN HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $207.79 | $432.90 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Faribualt · Faribault-Northfield, MN HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $208.99 | $373.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Buffalo · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $208.99 | $373.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Cambridge · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $208.99 | $373.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Allina Health Systems Owatonna · Owatonna, MN HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $208.99 | $373.20 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Maple Grove Hospital Corporation Maple Grove · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | $242.42 | $460.00 | — source file |
| North Memorial Health Care Robbinsdale · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | $242.42 | $460.00 | — source file |
| Allina Health Systems N New Ulm · New Ulm, MN HCHG RAD XRAY VIDEO SWALLOW STUDY | $257.66 | $460.10 | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| Lakeview Hospital Stillwater · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Swallow Test with Contrast | $279.72 | $756.00 | — source file |
| Fairview Bethesda Hospital St. Paul · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $293.65 | $732.28 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Minneapolis · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $297.15 | $741.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Wyoming · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $297.15 | $741.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Edina · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $297.15 | $741.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Princeton · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $297.15 | $741.00 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast St John's Hospital Maplewood · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $297.15 | $741.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| HealthEast Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $297.15 | $741.00 | Feb 5, 2026 source file |
| Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MN HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $311.22 | $732.28 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Range Regional Health Services Hibbing · Duluth, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $311.22 | $732.28 | Jan 29, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Health Services Burnsville · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HC SWALLOWING FUNTION W CINE/VIDEO | $314.93 | $741.00 | Feb 6, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital of Wabasha Inc Wabasha · Rochester, MN HCHG 74230 SWALLOW FUNCTION W/CINE/VIDEO INCL SCOUT NECK IMAGES, | $390.98 | $642.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Hutchinson Hospital Hutchinson · Hutchinson, MN Swallow Test with Contrast | $454.02 | $987.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center Worthington · Worthington, MN RAD SWALLOWING FUNC W CINERAD OR VIDEORAD | $491.20 | $614.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Olivia Hospital Olivia · Olivia, MN Swallow Test with Contrast | $583.77 | $957.00 | — source file |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Bemidji · Bemidji, MN RAD SWALLOWING FUNC W CINERAD OR VIDEORAD | $658.40 | $823.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center Luverne · Sioux Falls, SD-MN RAD SWALLOWING FUNC W CINERAD OR VIDEORAD | $664.00 | $830.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center Canby · Canby, MN RAD SWALLOWING FUNC W CINERAD OR VIDEORAD | $698.40 | $873.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD SWALLOWING FUNC W CINERAD OR VIDEORAD | $791.20 | $989.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center Thief River Falls · Thief River Falls, MN RAD SWALLOWING FUNC W CINERAD OR VIDEORAD | $791.20 | $989.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 18 | $144.00 | $261.07 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 2 | $105.54 | $208.38 |
| Thief River Falls, MN | 2 | $791.20 | $791.20 |
| Bemidji, MN | 1 | $658.40 | $658.40 |
| Canby, MN | 1 | $698.40 | $698.40 |
| Faribault-Northfield, MN | 1 | $208.99 | $208.99 |
| Grand Rapids, MN | 1 | $311.22 | $311.22 |
| Hutchinson, MN | 1 | $454.02 | $454.02 |
| New Ulm, MN | 1 | $257.66 | $257.66 |
| Olivia, MN | 1 | $583.77 | $583.77 |
| Owatonna, MN | 1 | $208.99 | $208.99 |
| Rochester, MN | 1 | $390.98 | $390.98 |
| St. Paul, MN | 1 | $207.79 | $207.79 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | 1 | $664.00 | $664.00 |
| Two Harbors, MN | 1 | $159.66 | $159.66 |
| Worthington, MN | 1 | $491.20 | $491.20 |
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.
Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) in other states
- Alabama$1,077.00
- Alaska$1,039.35
- Arizona$217.50
- Arkansas$396.50
- California$577.50
- Colorado$301.22
- Connecticut$450.45
- Delaware$427.40
- Florida$765.77
- Georgia$733.20
- Hawaii$416.40
- Idaho$589.00
- Illinois$457.05
- Indiana$384.25
- Iowa$295.20
- Kansas$682.53
- Kentucky$1,179.90
- Louisiana$241.43
- Maine$467.02
- Maryland$765.10
- Massachusetts$519.00
- Michigan$352.80
- Mississippi$192.52
- Missouri$431.60
- Montana$432.80
- Nebraska$346.28
- Nevada$190.00
- New Hampshire$434.13
- New Jersey$226.94
- New Mexico$750.36
- New York$336.54
- North Carolina$363.98
- North Dakota$502.28
- Ohio$518.40
- Oklahoma$269.06
- Oregon$526.50
- Pennsylvania$563.65
- Puerto Rico$77.50
- Rhode Island$382.70
- South Carolina$454.50
- South Dakota$693.20
- Tennessee$90.72
- Texas$601.05
- Utah$322.84
- Vermont$709.05
- Virginia$486.00
- Washington$572.46
- West Virginia$373.00
- Wisconsin$349.16
- Wyoming$390.69
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.