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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $987.16 | $88.05 – $2,632.42 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $987.16 | $1,316.21 – $2,632.42 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $987.16 | $75.93 – $2,632.42 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $987.16 | $84.54 – $2,675.85 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $987.16 | $30.98 – $2,632.42 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $987.16 | $88.05 – $2,632.42 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $990.08 | $24.17 – $182.03 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,002.15 | $123.56 – $191.90 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,010.42 | $33.24 – $109.34 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $1,056.86 | $33.75 – $109.34 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $1,063.00 | $48.79 – $182.03 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $1,103.52 | $19.41 – $83.86 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $1,119.79 | $36.26 – $182.03 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,162.81 | $39.07 – $251.44 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $1,167.54 | $28.06 – $229.85 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $1,180.00 | $39.74 – $182.03 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,243.13 | $44.16 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,243.13 | $44.16 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,243.13 | $44.16 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,243.13 | $44.16 – $169.83 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,243.13 | $44.16 – $171.72 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $1,310.64 | $77.67 – $183.37 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $1,326.82 | $17.08 – $83.86 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $1,386.55 | $93.15 – $206.53 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $1,386.55 | $135.38 – $135.38 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $1,407.28 | $90.88 – $205.99 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $1,438.00 | $26.00 – $182.03 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $1,513.05 | $33.75 – $94.97 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $1,520.44 | $77.67 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $1,571.96 | $80.04 – $165.94 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $1,580.12 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $1,580.12 | $134.30 – $134.30 |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $1,580.12 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $1,580.12 | $76.59 – $210.76 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $1,580.12 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $1,624.35 | not published |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $1,648.47 | $76.59 – $201.75 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $1,694.98 | $25.45 – $107.26 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $1,754.00 | $32.97 – $182.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $2,084.29 | $182.03 – $444.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $2,176.75 | $182.03 – $425.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $2,212.00 | $137.53 – $460.13 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $2,280.00 | $33.08 – $201.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $2,458.00 | $137.53 – $402.11 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $2,526.76 | $33.08 – $201.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $2,566.56 | $182.03 – $444.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $2,612.75 | $137.53 – $481.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $2,671.99 | $182.03 – $444.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $2,715.60 | $182.03 – $431.08 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $25.45 – $107.26 |