X-ray of Chest Bone, Minimum of 2 Views Cost in Missouri
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 96 Missouri hospitals. CPT 71120. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Missouri
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 60 of 96 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | BCBS | Humana | MultiPlan | Centene | First Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COX BARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL LAMAR |
$10.84 | $32.00 | $62.80 | $56.00 | — | $27.00 | $80.00 | $28.35 | $90.00 |
| MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER SIKESTON |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY PRIMARY CARE - MALDEN MALDEN |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY PRIMARY CARE - NEW MADRID NEW MADRID |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY PRIMARY CARE - BLOOMFIELD NORTH BLOOMFIELD |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY PRIMARY CARE - BERNIE BERNIE |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY PRIMARY CARE - STODDARD DEXTER |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY WALMART CLINIC DEXTER |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY PRIMARY CARE - POPLAR BLUFF POPLAR BLUFF |
$16.80 | $18.47 | $11.84 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BUTLER |
$19.30 | $7.91 | $9.02 | $9.02 | $9.02 | $9.02 | — | $9.02 | — |
| CARROLL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARROLLTON |
$24.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOSAIC MEDICAL CENTER ALBANY ALBANY |
$32.30 | $28.77 | $28.77 | $28.50 | $10.33 | $266 | $32.30 | $43.16 | — |
| MOSAIC MEDICAL CENTER - ST. JOSEPH ST. JOSEPH |
$32.30 | $7.74 | $7.74 | $33.44 | $10.24 | — | $34.52 | $54.66 | — |
| MOSAIC MEDICAL CENTER MARYVILLE MARYVILLE |
$32.30 | $13.68 | $28.77 | $26.60 | $9.63 | — | $12.67 | $28.77 | — |
| IRON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER PILOT KNOB |
$36.00 | $41.14 | $13.60 | $19.84 | $13.60 | $13.60 | — | $12.40 | — |
| ELLETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH OHIO AVENUE APPLETON CITY |
$36.94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CITIZENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOLIVAR |
$42.00 | $83.00 | $75.00 | $80.00 | — | $85.00 | — | $95.68 | — |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POTOSI |
$84.12 | $61.69 | — | $91.97 | — | $101 | — | $45.93 | — |
| ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER BLUE SPRINGS |
$86.00 | $48.74 | $45.68 | $86.73 | $34.38 | — | — | — | — |
| ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER KANSAS CITY |
$86.00 | $48.74 | $45.68 | $86.73 | $119 | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY HEALTH LAKEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER LEES SUMMIT ROAD KANSAS CITY |
$103 | $100 | $33.21 | $79.67 | $52.47 | $31.72 | $73.00 | $114 | — |
| UNIVERSITY HEALTH TRUMAN MEDICAL CENTER HOLMES KANSAS CITY |
$103 | $100 | $33.21 | $79.67 | $44.15 | $31.72 | $73.00 | $114 | $26.44 |
| LIBERTY HOSPITAL LIBERTY |
$103 | $82.83 | $87.17 | $77.52 | $9.73 | $88.91 | — | $111 | — |
| COX MEDICAL CENTER BRANSON BRANSON |
$104 | $50.00 | $85.00 | $55.00 | $100 | $92.89 | $87.00 | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL PERRY PERRYVILLE |
$108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BETHANY |
$113 | $33.09 | $40.28 | $28.77 | $30.78 | $33.09 | $28.46 | $33.09 | — |
| COX MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH SPRINGFIELD |
$115 | $22.00 | $49.50 | $55.00 | — | $86.74 | $75.00 | — | $92.00 |
| MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH ST. LOUIS |
$121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS |
$124 | $87.17 | $87.17 | $73.71 | $50.10 | $68.79 | $154 | — | $153 |
| PIKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GEORGIA STREET LOUSIANA |
$126 | $157 | $157 | $157 | $157 | — | — | $157 | — |
| LAKE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM OSAGE BEACH |
$133 | $68.80 | $75.00 | $70.00 | — | — | — | $125 | — |
| NEVADA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NEVADA |
$137 | $27.00 | $35.00 | — | $52.00 | $28.00 | — | — | — |
| SALEM MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL SALEM |
$138 | $62.48 | $62.48 | $156 | $62.48 | $62.48 | $147 | $62.48 | $147 |
| COX MONETT HOSPITAL MONETT |
$140 | $22.00 | $80.50 | $55.00 | — | $22.00 | $75.00 | $23.00 | $92.00 |
| BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS |
$149 | $87.17 | $75.40 | $74.48 | $45.52 | $58.96 | $187 | — | $185 |
| SSM HEALTH ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS |
$151 | $103 | — | $41.72 | $21.84 | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON WASHINGTON |
$176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL JOPLIN JOPLIN |
$177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MACON |
$186 | — | — | — | — | $179 | $186 | $105 | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON FESTUS |
$193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMERON |
$196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD |
$196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD OZARK |
$196 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BARNES-JEWISH ST. PETERS HOSPITAL ST. PETERS |
$199 | $87.17 | $75.40 | $74.48 | $45.52 | $58.96 | $249 | — | $247 |
| MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER ST. LOUIS |
$199 | $87.17 | $75.40 | $74.48 | $45.52 | $58.96 | $249 | — | $247 |
| PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL O'FALLON |
$199 | $87.17 | $75.40 | $74.48 | $45.52 | $58.96 | $249 | — | $247 |
| CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS |
$199 | $87.17 | $75.40 | $74.48 | $45.52 | $58.96 | $249 | — | $247 |
| ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ST LOUIS |
$200 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $165 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $250 | — | $248 |
| BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER COLUMBIA |
$202 | $87.17 | $89.95 | $67.60 | $88.91 | $88.65 | — | $91.52 | — |
| HEDRICK MEDICAL CENTER CHILLICOTHE |
$206 | $41.28 | $292 | $258 | $41.28 | $322 | — | — | $319 |
| WRIGHT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRENTON |
$206 | $41.28 | $284 | $41.28 | $41.28 | $289 | — | — | $283 |
| MERCY HOSPITAL STODDARD DEXTER |
$209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EL DORADO SPRINGS |
$212 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $90.00 | — | $54.00 | $65.00 | $54.00 | — |
| CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HARRISONVILLE |
$218 | $78.06 | $188 | $40.43 | $93.30 | $150 | $261 | $127 | — |
| MERCY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ST. LOUIS PHONE: |
$220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FREEMAN HOSPITAL WEST JOPLIN |
$225 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FREEMAN HOSPITAL EAST JOPLIN |
$225 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL CARTHAGE CARTHAGE |
$232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MISSOURI BAPTIST HOSPITAL SULLIVAN BOONVILLE |
$243 | $90.72 | $89.10 | $76.74 | $44.56 | $89.91 | $304 | — | $301 |
| PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER - BONNE TERRE BONNE TERRE |
$243 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $76.74 | $44.56 | $93.35 | $304 | — | $301 |
That is the median of what the 96 Missouri hospitals above publish for X-ray of chest bone, minimum of 2 views — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 71120 in Missouri, Medicare reimburses about $30.94 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Missouri range from $10.84 to $2,468 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.5x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does x-ray of chest bone, minimum of 2 views cost in Missouri?
- Cash prices for x-ray of chest bone, minimum of 2 views (CPT 71120) in Missouri range from $10.84 to $2,468, with a median of $202. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of chest bone, minimum of 2 views in Missouri?
- The cheapest Missouri hospital published cash price for this procedure is $10.84. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.