Imaging
Video swallow study (modified barium swallow) cost in Georgia
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 Georgia
From 104 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Georgia.
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 Georgia
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 Georgia, from 104 providers. Most listed prices: $425–$2,160.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $263
- Washington County Regional Medical Center$321Hospital · SandersvilleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Southern Regional Medical Center$326Hospital · RiverdaleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $157
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jasper Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $165
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin price file · checked Oct 2026 - $176
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Effingham Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $200
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Miller County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $211
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Appling Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $222
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Southwell Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $222
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Tift Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $222
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SGMC Health Berrien Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $222
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: SGMC Health Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $222
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $226
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mountain Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $226
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Candler Hospital 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.