Imaging
Video swallow study (modified barium swallow) cost in Colorado
Video swallow study (modified barium swallow) 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 Colorado
From 77 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $851 (most listed prices $387–$2,287).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + other required parts + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: The SLP charge is often billed separately by the hospital's therapy department.
Cheapest in Colorado
Total price
Video swallow study (modified barium swallow)
The scan + other required parts + the radiologist's read
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + other required parts + 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 Colorado, from 78 providers. Most listed prices: $551–$4,811.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $311
- $344
- $399
- $32.77Source: East Morgan County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $99Source: UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $188
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $248
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Sep 2026 - $248
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Vail Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $301
The radiologist read is billed separately. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: AdventHealth Avista price file · checked Oct 2026 - $125est. $311 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Denver Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $144est. $344 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Prowers Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $361
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sedgwick County Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $374
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Sterling Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $394
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $66est. $399 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Montrose Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Video swallow study (modified barium swallow)
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.