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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $225.58 | $8.28 – $415.06 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $415.06 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $225.58 | $8.20 – $406.04 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $225.96 | $37.21 – $82.61 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $226.98 | $33.54 – $369.72 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $228.00 | $6.95 – $420.41 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $228.15 | $14.00 – $181.05 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $228.50 | $80.04 – $301.16 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $228.50 | $80.04 – $301.16 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $228.50 | $80.04 – $301.16 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $228.50 | $80.04 – $301.16 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $228.50 | $80.04 – $301.16 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $228.65 | $13.07 – $69.07 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $229.20 | $4.35 – $44.31 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $229.78 | $26.73 – $843.20 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $230.00 | $110.08 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $230.00 | $110.08 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $230.00 | $87.51 – $414.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $230.00 | $110.08 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $230.00 | $110.08 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $230.00 | $110.08 – $634.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $230.00 | $110.08 – $368.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $230.00 | $110.08 – $634.00 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $230.40 | $60.36 – $60.36 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $230.48 | $31.62 – $288.96 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $230.68 | $96.35 – $587.52 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $231.48 | $15.97 – $1,872.72 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $232.05 | $20.25 – $115.59 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $233.40 | $1.49 – $41.91 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $234.00 | not published |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $234.30 | $1.49 – $192.52 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $234.40 | $44.40 – $283.48 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $236.80 | $66.97 – $266.40 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $237.60 | $9.11 – $46.75 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $239.20 | $14.00 – $159.62 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $240.00 | $90.00 – $90.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $240.42 | $74.31 – $323.05 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $241.15 | $69.78 – $115.13 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $243.00 | $75.93 – $379.58 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $243.00 | $9.11 – $71.56 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $243.60 | $4.35 – $44.31 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $243.75 | $20.25 – $200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $243.75 | $20.25 – $200.05 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $244.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $244.00 | $39.73 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $244.00 | $40.64 – $417.74 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $244.00 | $40.46 – $683.31 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $244.00 | $40.66 – $417.74 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $245.70 | $20.25 – $200.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $247.65 | $20.25 – $200.05 |