Breastbone (Sternum) X-ray cost at US hospitals

X-ray of the sternum, more than 2 views · CPT 71120

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Breastbone (Sternum) X-ray

This is a set of x-rays aimed specifically at the breastbone, taken from more than two angles. The sternum sits directly over the heart and spine, so it cannot be judged from a straight-on chest film — it has to be shot from oblique and side angles to be seen at all. It is most often ordered after a blow to the front of the chest.

$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.

Most expensive published cash price

$2,715.60

HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL — FORT MYERS, FL

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
OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SHAWNEE, KS not published $25.45 – $107.26
LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER Lee's Summit, MO not published $25.45 – $107.26
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER Independence, MO not published $25.45 – $107.26
HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL PLANTATION, FL not published $137.53 – $481.76
HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL SUMMERFIELD, FL not published $182.03 – $430.91
HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Davie, FL not published $137.53 – $481.76
HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL not published $182.03 – $456.70
HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL NORTH, FL not published $182.03 – $444.86
HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL STUART, FL not published $137.53 – $456.62
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL PARRISH, FL not published $435.69 – $444.86
HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL DAVENPORT, FL not published $182.03 – $452.50
OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER Oviedo, FL not published $182.03 – $438.93
HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL ORLANDO, FL not published $182.03 – $452.50
HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL MIDDLEBURG, FL not published $182.03 – $438.23
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL NEWBERRY, FL not published $182.03 – $477.26
HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL MIAMI, FL not published $137.53 – $477.81
HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, FL not published $182.03 – $438.23
HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE PARKER, CO not published $23.39 – $456.62
HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL LIVE OAK, FL not published $182.03 – $425.14
HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL DORAL, FL not published $137.53 – $477.81
HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL PANAMA CITY, FL not published $182.03 – $420.90
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL NAVARRE, FL not published $182.03 – $456.70
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL Inverness, FL not published $182.03 – $413.95
HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL TALLAHASSEE, FL not published $182.03 – $420.31
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL HIALEAH, FL not published $137.53 – $477.81
HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH LAKEWOOD, CO not published $22.63 – $222.35
HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE Lone Tree, CO not published $23.39 – $217.97
CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE DENVER, CO not published $23.30 – $182.03
HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE Thornton, CO not published $21.78 – $182.03
HCA HealthONE AURORA Aurora, CO not published $22.35 – $202.22
HCA HOUSTON WEST HOUSTON, TX not published $33.08 – $201.72
HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST PASADENA, TX not published $33.08 – $201.72
HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL HOUSTON, TX not published $33.75 – $201.72
HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST SPRING, TX not published $33.75 – $201.72
HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND Pearland, TX not published $33.75 – $201.72
HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD HUMBLE, TX not published $33.08 – $201.72
HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER Houston, TX not published $33.75 – $201.72
HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL RICHMOND, VA not published $29.84 – $182.03
LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER ROANOKE, VA not published $42.88 – $182.03
RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER VIENNA, VA not published $35.84 – $182.03
CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus CHESTERFIELD, VA not published $28.77 – $182.03
SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER MT JULIET, TN not published $19.41 – $83.86
SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER ANTIOCH, TN not published $19.41 – $83.86
SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS NASHVILLE, TN not published $19.41 – $83.86
HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER DICKSON, TN not published $19.41 – $83.86
HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER HENDERSONVILLE, TN not published $19.41 – $83.86
GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL BOWLING GREEN, KY not published $21.99 – $182.03
MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL SAGINAW, TX not published $33.75 – $109.34
MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE FORT WORTH, TX not published $56.21 – $56.21
MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL LEWISVILLE, TX not published $33.24 – $109.34

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