Imaging
Barium swallow (esophagram), single contrast cost in Florida
Barium swallow (esophagram), single 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 Florida
From 224 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Florida.
Nationwide typical: $473 (most listed prices $203–$1,236).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Florida
Total price
Barium swallow (esophagram), single 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.
In Florida, from 224 providers. Most listed prices: $255–$4,101.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Madison County Memorial Hospital$98.12Hospital · MadisonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $153
- $201
- $45.32est. $98.12 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Madison County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $100est. $153 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Doctors Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $187
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lee Rehab Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $190
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jackson Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $190
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jackson North Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $190
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jackson South Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $190
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jackson West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte SpringsEsophagus X-ray with single contrast (barium swallow)Scan only$191
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamo price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of SarasotaEsophagus X-ray with single contrast (barium swallow)Scan only$191
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Saraso price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Treasure CoastEsophagus X-ray with single contrast (barium swallow)Scan only$191
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Treasu price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $149est. $201 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of ClermontEsophagus X-ray with single contrast (barium swallow)Scan only$203
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Clermo price fil · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Barium swallow (esophagram), single 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.