Imaging
Throat and upper esophagus X-ray with contrast cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 109 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $332 (most listed prices $106–$969).
Cheapest in Texas
- $37.20Source: Titus Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $56
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $59.47
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Comanche County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $80
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $86Source: Fisher County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026
- $112
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Citizens Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston price file · checked Oct 2026 - $130
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: William P Clements Jr University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $148
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Ascension Providence price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - ArlingtonThroat and upper esophagus X-ray with contrastScan only$169
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $175
The radiologist read is billed separately.
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.