X-ray of Ribs on Side of Body, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in North Dakota
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 30 North Dakota hospitals. CPT 71101. 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 30 of 30 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | UHC | Aetna | MultiPlan | Humana | Medicare | Health Net | Cigna |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH WILLISTON WILLISTON |
$34.22 | $26.48 | $43.07 | — | $55.46 | — | — | — | — |
| NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM MCVILLE |
$36.00 | $79.05 | $97.65 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FIRST CARE HEALTH CENTER PARK RIVER |
$45.00 | $13.50 | $13.67 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH TURTLE LAKE TURTLE LAKE |
$97.27 | $99.22 | $97.27 | — | $123 | $97.27 | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH GARRISON GARRISON |
$110 | $82.62 | $81.00 | — | $146 | $81.00 | — | — | — |
| JACOBSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CARE CENTER ELGIN |
$118 | $158 | — | — | — | $158 | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. KATERI ROLLA |
$139 | $123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH WISHEK |
$140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES BOWMAN |
$148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ESSENTIA HEALTH FARGO ND AVE S FARGO |
$160 | $106 | $106 | — | — | — | $106 | — | — |
| ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER ASHLEY |
$162 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ANDREW'S BOTTINEAU |
$165 | $119 | $160 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHI ST. ALEXIUS HEALTH BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$166 | $108 | $106 | — | $292 | $106 | — | — | — |
| LINTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LINTON |
$170 | $170 | $51.00 | $128 | — | — | — | — | — |
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS WATFORD CITY |
$177 | $134 | $259 | — | — | $131 | — | — | — |
| TOWNER COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CANDO |
$180 | $104 | $108 | $108 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER NORTHWOOD |
$184 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER - BISMARCK BISMARCK |
$206 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $231 | — | $110 | $231 | $231 |
| JAMESTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER JAMESTOWN |
$242 | $303 | — | $212 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER MAYVILLE MAYVILLE |
$261 | $78.92 | $175 | $175 | $293 | — | $175 | $293 | — |
| SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER HILLSBORO HILLSBORO |
$261 | $78.92 | $161 | $161 | $293 | — | $161 | $293 | — |
| TRINITY HEALTH KENMARE HOSPITAL KENMARE |
$265 | $29.92 | $12.25 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TRINITY HOSPITAL MINOT |
$265 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER STANLEY |
$294 | $327 | $144 | $245 | — | $311 | — | — | — |
| TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER TIOGA |
$301 | $301 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF FARGO SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE FARGO |
$334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| VIBRA HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL DAKOTAS MANDAN |
$373 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SMP HEALTH ST. ALOISIUS HARVEY |
$374 | $259 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SANFORD BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTER FARGO |
$443 | $80.11 | $110 | $110 | $499 | — | $110 | $499 | $499 |
| PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FARGO FARGO |
$710 | $31.73 | — | $98.65 | $568 | — | — | — | $497 |
That is the median of what the 30 North Dakota hospitals above publish for X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 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 71101 in North Dakota, Medicare reimburses about $41.16 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in North Dakota range from $34.22 to $710 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.3x 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, minimum of 3 views cost in North Dakota?
- Cash prices for x-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views (CPT 71101) in North Dakota range from $34.22 to $710, with a median of $177. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views in North Dakota?
- The cheapest North Dakota hospital published cash price for this procedure is $34.22. 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.