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Mastoid Bone X-Ray, Limited

South Dakota 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?

$67.61

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $67.61 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $52.48 to $77.62.

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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $59 · 10th to 90th $49 to $81Professionalmedian $68 · 10th to 90th $39 to $91
$50$100$200facility $59professional $68

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
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$39.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$24.55
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$89.13
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$81.28
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$67.61
Typical High
$251.19
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.00
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$54.95
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$194.98
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$75.86
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$21.38
Typical High
$21.38
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$58.88
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$75.86
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$74.13
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$14.45
Typical High
$16.98
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$57.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$70.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$18.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$51.29
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$77.62
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$15.14
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$17.38
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$60.26

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 7th of 51

$67.61

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.