Price Checker / CPT 74210
How much does X-ray Xm Phrnx&/crv Esoph C+ cost?
CPT 74210 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$140–$270
What this should cost
With insurance
~$560
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$340
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $282 is $72 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for X-ray Xm Phrnx&/crv Esoph C+
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screven Hospital , GA | $440 | — | 350% |
| UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown Queenstown, MD | $125 | — | 37% |
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About X-ray Xm Phrnx&/crv Esoph C+
CPT code 74210 refers to x-ray xm phrnx&/crv esoph c+ (billing description: "X-ray xm phrnx&/crv esoph c+"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $91 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $91 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.