Breastbone (Sternum) X-ray cost at US hospitals
X-ray of the sternum, more than 2 views · CPT 71120
$41.00
lowest cash price
$274.65
national median
$2,715.60
highest cash price
899
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $41.00–$2,715.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($396.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($378.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $197.40 | $485.16 | $707.46 |
| Arizona | 23 | $63.08 | $102.92 | $563.18 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $48.15 | $165.75 | $410.00 |
| California | 90 | $57.06 | $288.80 | $1,002.15 |
| Colorado | 17 | $46.82 | $960.75 | $1,243.13 |
| Florida | 70 | $207.29 | $865.00 | $2,715.60 |
| Georgia | 25 | $212.24 | $309.27 | $1,162.81 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $133.12 | $133.12 | $240.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $117.48 | $385.92 | $632.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $165.25 | $195.00 | $987.16 |
| Iowa | 29 | $66.30 | $191.10 | $608.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $211.20 | $888.65 | $1,694.98 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $216.00 | $316.23 | $987.16 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $156.78 | $156.78 | $156.78 |
| Maine | 7 | $273.70 | $473.75 | $725.30 |
| Maryland | 2 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $53.76 | $302.00 | $540.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $138.43 | $187.20 | $416.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $64.20 | $89.44 | $144.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $118.50 | $256.30 | $720.90 |
| Montana | 2 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $276.80 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $57.27 | $110.46 | $228.65 |
| Nevada | 4 | $162.94 | $335.18 | $467.61 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $534.95 | $534.95 | $534.95 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $66.43 | $97.46 | $144.99 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $306.60 | $306.60 | $306.60 |
| New York | 22 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $680.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $225.58 | $225.58 | $500.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $160.80 | $330.40 | $363.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $143.00 | $351.65 | $521.25 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $41.00 | $228.15 | $580.28 |
| Oregon | 13 | $124.74 | $197.25 | $406.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $88.00 | $331.80 | $686.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $117.50 | $342.00 | $987.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $296.00 | $368.80 | $475.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $54.32 | $65.85 | $1,326.82 |
| Texas | 109 | $96.39 | $313.72 | $2,526.76 |
| Virginia | 41 | $64.63 | $347.00 | $1,754.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $171.60 | $244.00 | $701.40 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $113.50 | $201.00 | $243.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $50.73 | $290.00 | $601.04 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $58.38 | $163.33 | $177.71 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $41.00 | $24.85 – $25.45 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $46.82 | $34.18 – $212.64 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $48.15 | $14.00 – $161.26 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $50.73 | $10.08 – $177.77 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $50.73 | $10.08 – $177.77 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $53.76 | $20.23 – $163.91 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $54.32 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $56.26 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $57.06 | $111.73 – $824.20 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $57.27 | $13.50 – $60.48 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $58.20 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $58.20 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $58.38 | $37.53 – $133.44 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $62.08 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $63.08 | $58.65 – $249.00 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $64.02 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $64.02 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $64.02 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $64.02 | $23.21 – $174.60 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $64.20 | $31.10 – $331.00 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $64.63 | $34.34 – $105.12 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $64.63 | $21.54 – $87.38 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $64.63 | $34.34 – $105.12 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $64.63 | $21.54 – $88.43 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $198.14 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $26.18 – $172.25 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $16.13 – $177.03 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $172.12 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $198.14 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $189.49 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $177.03 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $65.85 | $21.54 – $185.10 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $65.85 | $22.40 – $203.78 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $65.85 | $34.34 – $185.10 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $65.85 | $34.34 – $185.10 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $65.85 | $21.54 – $172.12 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $66.30 | $5.96 – $188.54 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $66.43 | $29.68 – $191.50 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $67.41 | $18.57 – $161.26 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $67.50 | $77.32 – $310.00 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $67.83 | $10.08 – $24.97 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $69.29 | $54.53 – $212.38 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $71.38 | $46.44 – $249.00 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $73.83 | $39.00 – $294.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $77.36 | $37.96 – $265.60 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $78.02 | $58.65 – $249.00 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $79.20 | $79.73 – $181.22 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $79.80 | not published |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $81.01 | $58.65 – $265.60 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $83.11 | $18.02 – $197.58 |