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Mastoid Bone X-Ray, Limited

Maine 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?

$47.86

Typical negotiated rate. In Maine, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $47.86 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $41.69 to $60.26.

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 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $132 · 10th to 90th $93 to $219Professionalmedian $48 · 10th to 90th $37 to $74
$50$100$200facility $132professional $48

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. 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
$33.88
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.76
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$10.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$218.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$53.70
Typical High
$72.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$16.60
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$109.65
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$56.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$10.72
Typical High
$19.50
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$67.61
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$75.86
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$16.98
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$57.54
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$10.47
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$30.90
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.88
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$75.86
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$17.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$60.26
6 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
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$5.37
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$8.32
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$7.08
Median
$8.32
Typical High
$8.32
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11

Where Maine 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.

Maine· 18th of 51

$47.86

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.