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 Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $209.30 | $75.06 – $559.25 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $210.00 | $6.95 – $156.99 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $211.20 | $7.74 – $228.00 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $211.52 | $15.15 – $23.57 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $211.56 | $35.40 – $264.88 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $212.24 | $34.87 – $580.77 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $212.24 | $27.64 – $501.90 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $213.19 | $8.68 – $236.37 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $213.50 | $6.95 – $58.15 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $214.00 | $87.42 – $349.69 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $214.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $214.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $214.80 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $214.80 | not published |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $216.00 | not published |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $216.21 | $127.23 – $489.60 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $217.50 | $6.95 – $145.37 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $218.24 | $33.75 – $272.80 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $219.20 | $7.74 – $200.41 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $219.92 | $37.27 – $447.03 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $222.00 | $38.84 – $386.62 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $222.00 | $39.12 – $387.48 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $222.75 | not published |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $223.03 | $54.96 – $466.83 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $224.00 | $14.38 – $497.84 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $224.03 | $33.54 – $510.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $224.19 | $15.54 – $188.56 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $224.40 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $224.50 | not published |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $428.59 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $415.06 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $415.06 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $433.10 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $225.58 | $8.28 – $397.01 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $428.59 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $428.59 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $428.59 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $428.59 |