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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $36.45 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $274.65 | $109.09 – $117.82 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $274.65 | $33.75 – $37.13 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $275.35 | $8.68 – $292.55 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $276.80 | $283.48 – $283.48 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $278.33 | $54.96 – $456.82 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $278.63 | $37.27 – $556.64 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Joe, FL | $280.80 | $71.51 – $194.81 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $281.40 | $4.35 – $44.31 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $281.40 | $4.35 – $44.31 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $282.75 | $88.19 – $220.49 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $283.00 | $69.76 – $89.65 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $283.50 | $84.40 – $151.91 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $284.40 | $4.35 – $44.31 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $286.00 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $287.60 | $54.96 – $651.56 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $288.00 | $102.60 – $324.00 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $288.11 | $270.71 – $587.52 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $288.80 | $37.27 – $1,054.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $288.80 | $26.73 – $874.82 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $289.20 | $17.54 – $173.46 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $289.74 | $9.54 – $152.32 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $290.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $290.00 | not published |