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Sternum X-ray

Connecticut rates for HCPCS 71120

This X-ray study focuses on the breastbone (sternum), using at least two images taken from different angles. It's commonly used to check for a fracture or other injury to this bone, often after chest trauma.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Sternum X-ray cost?

$40.74

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $40.74 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $32.36 to $50.12.

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 $72 · 10th to 90th $42 to $135Professionalmedian $40 · 10th to 90th $26 to $62
$20$50$100$200facility $72professional $40

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
$23.99
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$10.96
Typical High
$14.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$34.67
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$123.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$54.95
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.33
Median
$11.48
Typical High
$16.60
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$41.69
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$154.88
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$44.67
Typical High
$72.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.30
Typical High
$18.62
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$52.48
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$51.29
Health New England
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$53.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$66.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$7.94
Median
$13.18
Typical High
$19.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$28.18
Typical High
$47.86
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
$11.48
Median
$16.22
Typical High
$16.22
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$4.57
Median
$6.46
Typical High
$6.46
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
FX · Film X-ray
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$26.30
Typical High
$26.30

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 3.5 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· 24th of 51

$40.74

AK $95.50FL $26.92

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.