CT Scan of Blood Vessels of Head with Contrast Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 70496. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Connecticut
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 16 of 16 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | BCBS | MultiPlan | Centene | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$445 | $212 | $62.18 | $183 | $515 | — | $65.54 | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$557 | $283 | $552 | $797 | — | $1,378 | — | $234 | $284 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$722 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$795 | $83.48 | $83.48 | $912 | — | $909 | — | — | — |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$805 | $181 | $292 | $721 | — | $1,006 | — | $254 | $758 |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$805 | $773 | $773 | $773 | — | $773 | — | $773 | $773 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$913 | $324 | $296 | $710 | — | — | — | $260 | $294 |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$1,268 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$1,356 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$1,412 | $83.21 | $83.21 | $620 | — | $2,079 | $83.21 | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$1,820 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$1,974 | $211 | $286 | $217 | $385 | — | $214 | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$2,530 | $90.27 | $325 | $1,744 | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$2,621 | $211 | $286 | $217 | $386 | — | $214 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$2,621 | $211 | $286 | $217 | $386 | — | $214 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$3,192 | $210 | $922 | $414 | $722 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast — 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 70496 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $292 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $445 to $3,192 — 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 ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast (CPT 70496) in Connecticut range from $445 to $3,192, with a median of $1,268. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $445. 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.