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Sternum X-ray

Montana 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $15 · 10th–90th $15$180%20%40%90th$15Professionalmedian $29 · 10th–90th $10$1290%5%10th90th$29$10.0$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.84
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.51
Median
$11.75
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.95
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$131.83
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$53.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$87.10
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.13
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$32.36
Typical High
$58.88
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$87.10
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$18.20
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$91.20
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$14.79
Typical High
$21.38
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$10.47
Typical High
$79.43
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$19.50
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$67.61