X-ray of Ribs on Side of Body, 2 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 27 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 71100. 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 27 of 27 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Aetna | MultiPlan | Humana | Medicare | Health Net | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$27.26 | $21.10 | $34.31 | — | $44.18 | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$30.00 | $145 | $180 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$40.00 | $12.15 | $11.32 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH GARRISON GARRISON |
$91.12 | $68.34 | $67.00 | — | $121 | $67.00 | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH TURTLE LAKE TURTLE LAKE |
$100 | $102 | $100 | — | $127 | $100 | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$105 | $140 | — | — | — | $140 | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$116 | $88.05 | $88.05 | — | — | — | $88.05 | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$119 | $89.81 | $88.05 | — | $211 | $88.05 | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH WISHEK |
$134 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$138 | $122 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$145 | $105 | $141 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$146 | $110 | $213 | — | — | $108 | — | — | — |
| LINTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LINTON |
$151 | $151 | $45.00 | $113 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$161 | $90.69 | $90.69 | $90.69 | $181 | — | $90.69 | $181 | $181 |
| ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER ASHLEY |
$170 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$175 | $219 | — | $153 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$180 | $104 | $108 | $108 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$186 | $25.19 | $9.96 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$212 | $212 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$238 | $72.15 | $160 | $160 | $268 | — | $160 | $268 | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$238 | $72.15 | $147 | $147 | $268 | — | $147 | $268 | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$246 | $273 | $120 | $205 | — | $259 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$277 | $192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$425 | $66.21 | $90.69 | $90.69 | $478 | — | $90.69 | $478 | $478 |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$575 | $27.26 | — | $82.11 | $460 | — | — | — | $402 |
That is the median of what the 27 North Dakota hospitals above publish for X-ray of ribs on side of body, 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 71100 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $35.68 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $27.26 to $575 — 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 side of body, 2 views cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views (CPT 71100) in North Dakota range from $27.26 to $575, with a median of $151. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of ribs on side of body, 2 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $27.26. 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.