Imaging
Barium swallow (esophagram), single contrast cost in Georgia
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 Georgia
From 119 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
Nationwide typical: $473 (most listed prices $203–$1,236).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Cheapest in Georgia
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 Georgia, from 119 providers. Most listed prices: $152–$991.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $92.40
- $95.40
- $95.40
- $39.60est. $92.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Archbold Mitchell price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42.60est. $95.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Putney price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42.60est. $95.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Sumter price file · checked Oct 2026 - $42.60est. $95.40 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Phoebe Worth price file · checked Oct 2026 - Washington County Regional Medical CenterEsophagus X-ray with single contrast (barium swallow)Scan only$106
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Washington County Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $54est. $107 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Stephens County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $122
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Higgins General Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $122
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton price file · checked Sep 2026 - $122
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica price file · checked Oct 2026 - $122
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Willowbrooke at Tanner price file · checked Oct 2026 - $99.45est. $152 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. +10 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Wellstar Cobb Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hospital Authority of Ben Hill dba Dorminy Medical CenterEsophagus X-ray with single contrast (barium swallow)Scan only$154
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Hospital Authority of Ben Hill dba Dorminy Medical 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.