X-ray of Chest Bone, Minimum of 2 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 33 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 71120. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — North Dakota
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 33 of 33 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Humana | Medicare | Health Net | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$25.52 | $19.75 | $32.12 | $41.36 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$27.00 | $111 | $138 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$32.00 | $6.08 | $10.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI MERCY HEALTH VALLEY CITY VALLEY CITY |
$90.60 | $53.91 | $110 | $146 | — | — | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$97.50 | $130 | — | — | — | $130 | — | — | — |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$98.00 | $123 | — | — | $86.00 | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH WISHEK |
$105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$110 | $89.81 | $88.05 | $194 | — | $88.05 | — | — | — |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$114 | $66.00 | $68.00 | — | $68.00 | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$122 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$125 | $111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON DICKINSON |
$127 | $86.54 | $84.84 | $196 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$135 | $135 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$136 | $98.00 | $132 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$138 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH GARRISON GARRISON |
$140 | $105 | $103 | $185 | — | $103 | — | — | — |
| ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER ASHLEY |
$143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$148 | $112 | $217 | — | — | $109 | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH CARRINGTON PO BOX 461 |
$153 | $91.56 | $193 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI OAKES HOSPITAL OAKES |
$154 | $118 | $216 | $287 | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI LISBON HEALTH LISBON |
$160 | $149 | $209 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$161 | $90.69 | $90.69 | $181 | $90.69 | — | $90.69 | $181 | $181 |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$163 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$170 | $88.05 | $88.05 | — | — | — | $88.05 | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$203 | $225 | $99.00 | — | $169 | $214 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$253 | $175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL DAKOTAS MANDAN |
$279 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$330 | $66.21 | $90.69 | $372 | $90.69 | — | $90.69 | $372 | $372 |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$363 | $110 | $224 | $409 | $224 | — | $224 | $409 | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$363 | $110 | $243 | $409 | $243 | — | $243 | $409 | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF FARGO SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE FARGO |
$388 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$552 | $25.03 | — | $442 | $82.11 | — | — | — | $386 |
That is the median of what the 33 North Dakota 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 North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $32.67 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $25.52 to $552 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.4x 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 North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray of chest bone, minimum of 2 views (CPT 71120) in North Dakota range from $25.52 to $552, with a median of $143. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of chest bone, minimum of 2 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $25.52. 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.