X-ray of Ribs on Both Sides of Body, Minimum of 4 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 31 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 71111. 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 31 of 31 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Humana | Medicare | Health Net | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$38.86 | $30.07 | $48.91 | $62.98 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$43.00 | $404 | $499 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$47.00 | $15.53 | $16.54 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH GARRISON GARRISON |
$120 | $89.76 | $88.00 | $158 | — | $88.00 | — | — | — |
| CHI MERCY HEALTH VALLEY CITY VALLEY CITY |
$145 | $86.40 | $177 | $235 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$150 | $106 | $106 | — | — | — | $106 | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$151 | $201 | — | — | — | $201 | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$168 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$169 | $150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$186 | $108 | $112 | — | $112 | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$188 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI LISBON HEALTH LISBON |
$189 | $176 | $247 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI OAKES HOSPITAL OAKES |
$200 | $153 | $280 | $372 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$209 | $151 | $203 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$214 | $108 | $106 | $377 | — | $106 | — | — | — |
| LINTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LINTON |
$216 | $216 | $65.00 | — | $162 | — | — | — | — |
| ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER ASHLEY |
$224 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$230 | $110 | $110 | $259 | $110 | — | $110 | $259 | $259 |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$251 | $314 | — | — | $220 | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$257 | $193 | $375 | — | — | $190 | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH CARRINGTON PO BOX 461 |
$288 | $172 | $363 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH WISHEK |
$324 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH DICKINSON DICKINSON |
$410 | $279 | $273 | $631 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$506 | $351 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$550 | $166 | $339 | $618 | $339 | — | $339 | $618 | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$550 | $166 | $368 | $618 | $368 | — | $368 | $618 | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$585 | $650 | $286 | — | $488 | $618 | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$701 | $80.11 | $110 | $788 | $110 | — | $110 | $788 | $788 |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$923 | $39.16 | — | $738 | $98.65 | — | — | — | $646 |
That is the median of what the 31 North Dakota hospitals above publish for X-ray of ribs on both sides of body, minimum of 4 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 71111 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $50.84 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $38.86 to $923 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.2x 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 ribs on both sides of body, minimum of 4 views cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray of ribs on both sides of body, minimum of 4 views (CPT 71111) in North Dakota range from $38.86 to $923, with a median of $216. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of ribs on both sides of body, minimum of 4 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $38.86. 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.