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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $130.65 | $14.00 – $179.57 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $130.80 | $46.44 – $348.80 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $131.81 | $21.35 – $59.78 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $132.72 | $26.00 – $120.18 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands | Sparta, TN | $132.98 | $18.57 – $127.70 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | $132.98 | $18.57 – $127.70 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $133.12 | $13.63 – $390.25 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $133.20 | $20.90 – $99.57 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $133.46 | $29.68 – $193.95 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $134.09 | $58.65 – $227.70 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $134.29 | $46.44 – $348.80 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $134.52 | $9.54 – $196.34 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $134.52 | $0.29 – $184.68 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $134.52 | $9.54 – $170.73 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $135.11 | $35.40 – $446.90 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $137.78 | $58.65 – $249.00 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $138.43 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $138.43 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $138.43 | $56.44 – $331.00 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $139.33 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $139.33 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $139.33 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $139.33 | $82.91 – $441.18 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $139.33 | $69.64 – $336.00 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $140.40 | $19.95 – $187.20 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $142.00 | $51.25 – $89.03 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $143.00 | not published |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $144.00 | $79.21 – $176.47 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $144.99 | $29.68 – $191.50 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $146.13 | $20.50 – $20.50 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $146.40 | $23.75 – $269.80 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $147.00 | $84.80 – $92.23 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $147.87 | $34.88 – $204.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $147.87 | $34.88 – $204.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $147.87 | $34.88 – $204.00 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $149.44 | $27.54 – $840.60 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $151.25 | $21.84 – $104.60 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $154.05 | $8.85 – $20.37 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $154.80 | $11.50 – $206.40 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $156.00 | $56.40 – $240.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $156.05 | $8.68 – $102.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $156.05 | $8.68 – $93.63 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $156.78 | $69.41 – $181.11 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $157.00 | not published |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $160.27 | $9.24 – $78.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $160.80 | $33.62 – $180.90 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $160.92 | $20.12 – $323.23 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $161.40 | $84.28 – $118.00 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $162.94 | $79.04 – $291.84 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $163.00 | not published |