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Sternum X-ray

Vermont 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?

$46.77

Typical negotiated rate. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $46.77 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $35.48 to $63.10.

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 $417 · 10th to 90th $178 to $537Professionalmedian $46 · 10th to 90th $34 to $85
$50$100$200$500facility $417professional $46

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
$22.91
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$35.48
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$537.03
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$40.74
Median
$48.98
Typical High
$100.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$13.49
Typical High
$28.18
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$51.29
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$81.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$114.82

Where Vermont 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.

Vermont· 17th of 51

$46.77

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.