Swallow study cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 16 hospitals publish a cash price for Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray): from $192.96 to $795.14, with a median of $346.28. The lowest price is at Nebraska Methodist Hospital (Omaha). The highest price is 4.1× 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.
Hospitals in Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital lowest Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA MJFL Exam | $192.96 | $536.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center LLC Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | $213.85 | $329.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | $213.85 | $329.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Papillion · Omaha, NE-IA HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $317.94 | $757.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $317.94 | $757.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Health System Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $317.94 | $757.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $317.94 | $757.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE MJFL Exam | $320.42 | $866.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Heart Hospital Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC SWALLOWINGM STUDY FOR SPEECH | $372.14 | $809.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $421.00 | $842.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Grand Island · Grand Island, NE HC SWALLOWINGM STUDY FOR SPEECH | $448.40 | $760.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney · Kearney, NE HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $498.37 | $817.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $584.64 | $696.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE HC SWALLOWING STUDY FOR SPEECH | $591.60 | $696.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| York General Hospital York · York, NE Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | $629.00 | $629.00 | Jul 22, 2026 source file |
| St. Mary's Community Hospital Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE HC SWALLOWINGM STUDY FOR SPEECH | $795.14 | $958.00 | Feb 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 7 | $192.96 | $317.94 |
| Lincoln, NE | 2 | $372.14 | $396.57 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $591.60 | $591.60 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $320.42 | $320.42 |
| Grand Island, NE | 1 | $448.40 | $448.40 |
| Kearney, NE | 1 | $498.37 | $498.37 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $795.14 | $795.14 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $584.64 | $584.64 |
| York, NE | 1 | $629.00 | $629.00 |
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
- Minnesota$297.15
- Mississippi$192.52
- Missouri$431.60
- Montana$432.80
- 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.