Imaging
Video swallow study (modified barium swallow) cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 143 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania, from 143 providers. Most listed prices: $375–$2,689.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $226
- $226
- Punxsutawney Area Hospital$267Hospital · PunxsutawneyEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $29.30Source: Jefferson Abington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $76Source: Warren General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $146
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $150
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Armstrong County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $185
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $202
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Lansdale Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $207
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Frankford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $207
The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $209
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- $209
The radiologist read is billed separately.
- Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center CityVideo X-ray swallow study with bariumScan only$211
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $213
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center 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.