Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract
Medicare pricing data for 11,717 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $36 in Idaho to $118 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
Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract (HCPCS code 74240) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $55.32, but hospitals typically charge $193.98 — a 3.5x 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 $55.32, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.06. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $43.06 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $118 | $120 | 8 | 11 | +113.3% |
| Texas | $70 | $202 | 821 | 11,774 | +25.7% |
| Massachusetts | $69 | $168 | 283 | 3,058 | +25.5% |
| Mississippi | $65 | $189 | 112 | 1,117 | +17.3% |
| Louisiana | $64 | $151 | 202 | 1,935 | +15.6% |
| Nebraska | $64 | $163 | 59 | 375 | +15.3% |
| Alaska | $63 | $385 | 39 | 204 | +13.5% |
| Connecticut | $62 | $164 | 151 | 823 | +12.5% |
| Indiana | $62 | $164 | 210 | 3,219 | +12.1% |
| Utah | $60 | $151 | 56 | 316 | +8.5% |
| Arizona | $60 | $231 | 186 | 819 | +7.9% |
| New Jersey | $58 | $215 | 411 | 1,391 | +5.1% |
| New York | $57 | $420 | 618 | 2,740 | +2.1% |
| Oklahoma | $56 | $183 | 130 | 902 | +2.0% |
| Wyoming | $56 | $262 | 21 | 56 | +1.9% |
| California | $56 | $207 | 1,092 | 5,202 | +1.2% |
| Ohio | $55 | $181 | 432 | 2,886 | -1.1% |
| Maryland | $53 | $161 | 230 | 835 | -3.9% |
| Nevada | $52 | $250 | 104 | 321 | -6.5% |
| Alabama | $50 | $93 | 219 | 947 | -9.1% |
| Illinois | $49 | $208 | 510 | 1,930 | -10.6% |
| Minnesota | $49 | $198 | 270 | 671 | -12.3% |
| Florida | $48 | $245 | 844 | 3,643 | -14.0% |
| Iowa | $46 | $172 | 111 | 221 | -17.2% |
| North Carolina | $46 | $185 | 478 | 1,371 | -17.5% |
| Missouri | $45 | $135 | 277 | 1,164 | -18.2% |
| Washington | $44 | $144 | 240 | 834 | -20.6% |
| Tennessee | $44 | $180 | 299 | 1,040 | -20.8% |
| Georgia | $42 | $179 | 361 | 1,190 | -24.5% |
| Colorado | $41 | $170 | 196 | 572 | -25.0% |
| District of Columbia | $41 | $134 | 31 | 214 | -25.7% |
| Virginia | $41 | $130 | 309 | 1,190 | -26.7% |
| Arkansas | $40 | $130 | 120 | 419 | -27.5% |
| Oregon | $40 | $125 | 139 | 433 | -27.5% |
| Delaware | $39 | $133 | 32 | 106 | -28.9% |
| Wisconsin | $39 | $318 | 271 | 611 | -29.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $39 | $136 | 517 | 2,071 | -29.8% |
| New Hampshire | $39 | $178 | 53 | 131 | -30.1% |
| Montana | $38 | $153 | 47 | 157 | -30.5% |
| Rhode Island | $38 | $155 | 35 | 96 | -30.8% |
| Hawaii | $38 | $163 | 23 | 42 | -31.3% |
| Kentucky | $38 | $116 | 170 | 814 | -31.3% |
| New Mexico | $38 | $170 | 50 | 186 | -31.8% |
| Michigan | $38 | $136 | 355 | 1,206 | -31.9% |
| North Dakota | $38 | $134 | 38 | 119 | -32.0% |
| Vermont | $38 | $184 | 23 | 73 | -32.1% |
| South Carolina | $38 | $153 | 191 | 783 | -32.2% |
| South Dakota | $37 | $144 | 37 | 125 | -32.2% |
| West Virginia | $37 | $140 | 69 | 277 | -33.3% |
| Maine | $37 | $127 | 48 | 103 | -33.5% |
| Kansas | $37 | $93 | 87 | 396 | -33.6% |
| Idaho | $36 | $177 | 59 | 135 | -34.4% |
⚠️ 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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