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Mastoid Bone X-Ray, Limited

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 70120

A limited set of X-ray images of the mastoid bones, the honeycombed bone just behind each ear. Only a small number of views of each side is taken rather than the full series from every angle. It gives a quick look for infection or fluid in the air spaces behind the ear.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Mastoid Bone X-Ray, Limited cost?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.90 to $54.95.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $81 · 10th to 90th $44 to $151Professionalmedian $47 · 10th to 90th $31 to $69
$50$100$200facility $81professional $47

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$6.92
Median
$9.77
Typical High
$9.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$30.20
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$117.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$63.10
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$15.49
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$93.33
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$48.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$81.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.47
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$16.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$64.57
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$74.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$60.26
3 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$13.49
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$18.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$7.41
Typical High
$7.41
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.20

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.9 times more in Alaska than in Florida. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Connecticut· 21st of 51

$46.77

AK $112FL $28.84

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.