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Mastoid Bone X-Ray, Limited

Vermont 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?

$48.98

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $48.98 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $38.90 to $58.88.

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 $269 · 10th to 90th $186 to $617Professionalmedian $48 · 10th to 90th $37 to $93
$50$100$200$500facility $269professional $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
$26.30
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$38.90
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$616.60
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$269.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$114.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.72
Median
$12.59
Typical High
$25.70
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$61.66
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$50.12
Typical High
$131.83

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 17th of 51

$48.98

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.