Application of Ultrasound, each 15 Minutes Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 18 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 97035. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Connecticut
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 18 of 18 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | UHC | BCBS | MultiPlan | Centene | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. BRANFORD |
$19.48 | — | $8.26 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$32.51 | $15.11 | $129 | $15.11 | — | $37.15 | — | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$41.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$56.00 | $15.11 | — | — | $48.74 | — | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$61.05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE NEW BRITAIN |
$65.00 | $27.00 | $59.00 | $134 | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT SINAI REHABILITATION HOSPITAL HARTFORD |
$67.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$71.48 | $23.88 | $117 | $14.14 | — | $177 | — | $21.16 | $11.61 |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$85.00 | $15.19 | $15.56 | — | $25.98 | — | $15.41 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$88.00 | $15.19 | $15.56 | — | $26.03 | — | $15.41 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$88.00 | $15.19 | $15.56 | — | $26.03 | — | $15.41 | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$89.65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$96.25 | $14.74 | $281 | $14.74 | — | $130 | $14.74 | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$103 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 | — | $57.20 | — | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$103 | $24.32 | $79.18 | $18.99 | — | $129 | — | $16.67 | $97.29 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$117 | $19.64 | $81.90 | $19.13 | — | — | — | $19.43 | $8.35 |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$119 | $16.35 | $82.35 | $232 | — | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$175 | $204 | $185 | $119 | $81.20 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 18 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes — 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 97035 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $15.11 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $19.48 to $175 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.6x 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 application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (CPT 97035) in Connecticut range from $19.48 to $175, with a median of $85.00. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $19.48. 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.