Price Checker / CPT 71120
How much does X-ray Exam Breastbone 2/>vws cost?
CPT 71120 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.3x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$50–$100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$95,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$130
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $544 is $469 over the fair price (about 7.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Exam Breastbone 2/>vws
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donalsonville Hospital , GA | $601 | $511 | 1717% |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Continuing Medical Care Cambridge , MA | $487 | $365 | 1373% |
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About X-ray Exam Breastbone 2/>vws
CPT code 71120 refers to x-ray exam breastbone 2/>vws (billing description: "X-ray exam breastbone 2/>vws"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $33 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $33 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.