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Barium swallow (esophagram), double contrast cost in Michigan

Barium swallow (esophagram), double contrast is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Michigan

$522Typical
$99.50 – $856Most listed prices

From 65 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.

Nationwide typical: $541 (most listed prices $227–$1,179).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Cheapest in Michigan

Total price

Barium swallow (esophagram), double contrast

The scan + the radiologist's read

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$99.50Lowest est. total
$522Typical
$1,586Highest

In Michigan, from 65 providers. Most listed prices: $99.50–$856.

Cheapest totals nearby

  • McLaren Bay Region
    Hospital · Bay City
    Estimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
    $99.50
  • McLaren Caro Region
    Hospital · Caro
    Estimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
    $99.50
  • McLaren Flint
    Hospital · Flint
    Estimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
    $99.50

About this service and typical prices

  1. Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
    Hospital · Jackson, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $43.53
  2. Henry Ford Hospital
    Hospital · Detroit, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $45.13

    +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  3. Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
    Hospital · Clinton Township, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $45.13
  4. Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital:
    Hospital · Wyandotte, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $45.13
  5. MyMichigan Medical Center Alma
    Hospital · Alma, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Alma price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena
    Hospital · Alpena, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. MyMichigan Medical Center Clare
    Hospital · Clare, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Clare price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin
    Hospital · Gladwin, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
    Hospital · Midland, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Midland price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw
    Hospital · Saginaw, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. MyMichigan Medical Center Sault
    Hospital · Sault Ste Marie, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Sault price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. MyMichigan Medical Center Standish
    Hospital · Standish, MI
    Esophagus X-ray, double contrast (barium swallow)
    Read only
    $47.40
    Source: MyMichigan Medical Center Standish price file · checked Oct 2026

See all prices for Barium swallow (esophagram), double contrast

Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.