Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function
Medicare pricing data for 15,362 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $24 in Iowa to $60 in Puerto Rico. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function (HCPCS code 74230) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $31.21, but hospitals typically charge $135.67 — a 4.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $31.21, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.24. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $24.32 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $60 | $84 | 9 | 36 | +91.0% |
| Minnesota | $42 | $168 | 495 | 7,982 | +34.2% |
| Louisiana | $42 | $138 | 204 | 3,974 | +34.0% |
| Arizona | $41 | $214 | 220 | 4,314 | +31.9% |
| Texas | $40 | $163 | 1,108 | 28,503 | +28.6% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $101 | 423 | 10,507 | +23.6% |
| Mississippi | $37 | $117 | 79 | 2,626 | +19.0% |
| New York | $36 | $147 | 763 | 15,369 | +14.4% |
| Indiana | $35 | $127 | 317 | 9,314 | +11.8% |
| Alaska | $34 | $196 | 38 | 726 | +8.4% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $112 | 123 | 3,149 | +7.6% |
| Nevada | $33 | $196 | 128 | 1,513 | +7.0% |
| California | $32 | $148 | 1,373 | 24,754 | +3.4% |
| Connecticut | $32 | $116 | 215 | 4,134 | +2.4% |
| Florida | $32 | $160 | 998 | 25,808 | +2.1% |
| Illinois | $31 | $155 | 773 | 20,005 | -0.7% |
| Oklahoma | $30 | $123 | 147 | 3,675 | -4.1% |
| District of Columbia | $30 | $131 | 49 | 848 | -5.3% |
| Ohio | $29 | $130 | 587 | 15,298 | -6.1% |
| Maryland | $29 | $116 | 284 | 7,476 | -7.1% |
| Utah | $29 | $90 | 98 | 2,335 | -7.1% |
| New Jersey | $29 | $137 | 437 | 6,956 | -8.3% |
| Arkansas | $28 | $103 | 153 | 3,194 | -10.4% |
| Washington | $27 | $97 | 321 | 5,071 | -12.4% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $116 | 329 | 5,049 | -12.7% |
| South Carolina | $27 | $123 | 266 | 4,670 | -14.3% |
| Missouri | $26 | $112 | 371 | 9,278 | -16.0% |
| Colorado | $26 | $122 | 287 | 4,819 | -16.2% |
| Virginia | $26 | $101 | 407 | 7,023 | -16.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $26 | $103 | 762 | 13,101 | -16.6% |
| Kentucky | $26 | $95 | 185 | 4,671 | -17.0% |
| Delaware | $26 | $107 | 48 | 971 | -17.1% |
| Kansas | $26 | $89 | 123 | 3,426 | -17.3% |
| Michigan | $26 | $117 | 428 | 7,451 | -17.6% |
| Montana | $26 | $84 | 48 | 705 | -18.2% |
| Rhode Island | $26 | $102 | 68 | 1,351 | -18.2% |
| Hawaii | $26 | $138 | 49 | 719 | -18.3% |
| New Hampshire | $26 | $148 | 106 | 1,820 | -18.3% |
| Georgia | $25 | $138 | 312 | 3,058 | -18.3% |
| Wisconsin | $25 | $243 | 540 | 6,815 | -18.6% |
| New Mexico | $25 | $141 | 59 | 778 | -18.8% |
| Vermont | $25 | $177 | 29 | 333 | -19.7% |
| Oregon | $25 | $92 | 217 | 2,768 | -19.9% |
| Maine | $25 | $98 | 96 | 1,577 | -20.1% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $118 | 586 | 11,694 | -20.3% |
| Idaho | $25 | $135 | 73 | 805 | -20.4% |
| West Virginia | $25 | $108 | 86 | 1,806 | -20.5% |
| North Dakota | $25 | $111 | 47 | 1,248 | -20.6% |
| South Dakota | $25 | $87 | 50 | 1,229 | -20.8% |
| Wyoming | $25 | $111 | 30 | 365 | -21.2% |
| Alabama | $24 | $93 | 213 | 2,942 | -21.6% |
| Iowa | $24 | $107 | 168 | 3,263 | -21.8% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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