Imaging
Throat and upper esophagus X-ray with contrast cost in Mississippi
Throat and upper esophagus X-ray with 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 Mississippi
From 20 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Mississippi.
Nationwide typical: $332 (most listed prices $106–$969).
Cheapest in Mississippi
- $80.11
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Highland Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $80.11
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Marion General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $106
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Methodist North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $106
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Methodist Olive Branch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $112
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Forrest General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $112
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Walthall General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $114
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Singing River Gulfport price file · checked Oct 2026 - $136
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Lackey Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $140
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Davis Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $144
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Pearl River County General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $156
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ochsner Rush Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $160
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ocean Springs Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Throat and upper esophagus X-ray with 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.