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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $312.40 | $14.38 – $251.84 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $313.72 | $20.12 – $323.23 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $314.82 | $20.12 – $393.52 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $314.82 | $20.12 – $323.23 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $314.82 | $20.12 – $393.52 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $314.82 | $20.12 – $393.52 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $315.00 | $96.98 – $287.32 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $315.90 | $80.14 – $486.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $316.23 | $89.40 – $294.84 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $318.00 | $34.00 – $130.86 |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $319.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $319.80 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $323.40 | $34.94 – $198.11 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $326.15 | $63.40 – $155.70 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $330.40 | $33.62 – $371.70 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $330.41 | $18.58 – $145.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $331.66 | $33.75 – $414.58 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $331.66 | $33.75 – $497.49 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $331.66 | $33.75 – $497.49 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $331.66 | $105.03 – $442.22 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $331.80 | $14.72 – $96.20 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $331.80 | $14.72 – $99.34 |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $331.80 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $331.80 | not published |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $332.00 | $122.43 – $373.50 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $332.40 | $50.91 – $50.91 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $333.96 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $333.96 | $24.82 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $333.96 | $25.74 – $456.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $333.96 | $88.91 – $495.60 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $334.50 | $32.06 – $230.87 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $334.50 | $32.06 – $236.04 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $334.50 | $32.06 – $236.43 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $334.50 | $32.06 – $236.04 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $334.50 | $32.06 – $236.04 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $334.50 | $37.13 – $218.55 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $334.50 | $32.06 – $236.43 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $334.64 | not published |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $335.18 | $32.82 – $1,128.15 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $336.35 | $29.46 – $576.60 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $336.35 | $32.06 – $227.48 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $336.70 | $33.75 – $962.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $336.70 | $33.75 – $962.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $336.70 | $33.75 – $962.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $336.70 | $33.75 – $962.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $336.70 | $33.75 – $962.00 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $339.30 | $83.10 – $83.93 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $340.00 | $83.65 – $382.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $341.92 | $8.68 – $341.91 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $342.00 | not published |