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Sternum X-ray

South Dakota 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?

$60.26

Typical negotiated rate. In South Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $60.26 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $43.65 to $69.18.

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 $51 · 10th to 90th $44 to $81Professionalmedian $60 · 10th to 90th $35 to $79
$50$100$200facility $51professional $60

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
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$40.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$8.32
Median
$8.51
Typical High
$10.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$21.88
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$30.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$51.29
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$22.39
Typical High
$26.92
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$72.44
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$44.67
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$81.28
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$218.78
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$72.44
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$199.53
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$67.61
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$69.18
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$23.99
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$47.86
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$67.61
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$64.57
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$18.20
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$46.77
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$61.66
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$10.23
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$20.42
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$41.69
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$66.07
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$16.22
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$19.05
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86

Where South Dakota 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.

South Dakota· 7th of 51

$60.26

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.