Procedures
Breastbone (sternum) fracture care without surgery cost in California
Breastbone (sternum) fracture care without surgery is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 95 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $339 (most listed prices $132–$1,126).
Cheapest in California
- $157
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Eisenhower Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceBreastbone (sternum) fracture care without surgeryDoctor fee only$158Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $185
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountains Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoBreastbone (sternum) fracture care without surgeryFacility fee only$206
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $211
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Healdsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterBreastbone (sternum) fracture care without surgeryFacility fee only$224
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial Healthcare - VenturaBreastbone (sternum) fracture care without surgeryFacility fee only$248
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare - Ventura price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospitalBreastbone (sternum) fracture care without surgeryFacility fee only$250
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hayward sisters hospital dba st rose hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $264
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redwood Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $270
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: USC Arcadia Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $300
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Enloe Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $311
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.