Price Checker / CPT 74221
How much does X-ray Xm Esophagus 2cntrst cost?
CPT 74221 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$510–$600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $803 is $243 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for X-ray Xm Esophagus 2cntrst
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Baltimore, MD | $919 | — | 771% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Behavior Health Pavilion at Aberdeen , MD | $896 | — | 749% |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital WATSEKA, IL | $775 | $542 | 634% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Aberdeen Aberdeen, MD | $714 | — | 577% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Cambridge , MD | $710 | — | 572% |
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About X-ray Xm Esophagus 2cntrst
CPT code 74221 refers to x-ray xm esophagus 2cntrst (billing description: "X-ray xm esophagus 2cntrst"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $106 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $106 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.