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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $608.00 | $82.14 – $608.00 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $612.15 | $20.12 – $323.23 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $618.60 | not published |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $627.90 | $17.62 – $669.60 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $627.90 | $17.62 – $869.40 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $627.90 | $17.08 – $869.40 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $627.90 | $17.08 – $669.60 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $627.90 | $17.08 – $869.40 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $627.90 | $17.08 – $869.40 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $627.90 | $17.08 – $869.40 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $627.90 | $17.08 – $869.40 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $632.40 | $111.93 – $217.61 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $632.80 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $645.00 | not published |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $663.00 | $9.06 – $339.66 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $663.00 | $8.97 – $18.98 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $673.92 | $267.74 – $389.75 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $680.00 | $66.29 – $130.24 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $686.10 | not published |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $686.40 | $13.80 – $102.63 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $696.78 | $87.42 – $347.97 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $696.78 | $247.94 – $347.97 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $696.78 | not published |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $697.00 | $54.59 – $93.02 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $701.40 | $96.98 – $311.23 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $701.93 | $86.33 – $181.24 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $707.46 | not published |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $720.90 | $31.17 – $71.77 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $725.30 | $9.32 – $675.98 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $744.37 | $86.33 – $198.52 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $766.26 | $28.06 – $165.36 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $805.86 | $86.33 – $172.96 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $808.49 | $137.53 – $182.03 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $846.69 | $59.26 – $1,636.60 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $862.62 | $77.67 – $201.75 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $865.00 | $89.53 – $240.83 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $886.89 | $117.28 – $151.85 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $888.65 | $37.69 – $238.93 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $888.65 | $37.69 – $238.93 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $888.65 | $37.69 – $145.62 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $898.60 | $86.33 – $151.68 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $906.67 | $33.24 – $109.34 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | $934.16 | $85.22 – $194.11 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | $934.16 | $85.22 – $194.11 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $960.75 | $22.63 – $258.24 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $961.04 | $33.75 – $109.34 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $975.12 | $121.09 – $163.26 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $987.00 | $19.82 – $154.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $987.00 | $19.06 – $154.09 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $987.16 | $15.28 – $1,974.32 |