CT Scan of Face with Contrast Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 70487. 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 |
$325 | $158 | $40.55 | $118 | $344 | — | $41.98 | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$390 | $54.33 | $54.33 | $448 | — | $446 | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$488 | $247 | $484 | $698 | — | $1,206 | — | $205 | $249 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$559 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$705 | $677 | $677 | $677 | — | $677 | — | $677 | $677 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$705 | $159 | $256 | $631 | — | $881 | — | $222 | $664 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$800 | $284 | $259 | $621 | — | — | — | $227 | $257 |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$994 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$1,103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$1,570 | $161 | $161 | $468 | — | $2,312 | $161 | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$1,974 | $211 | $286 | $217 | $198 | — | $214 | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$2,067 | $58.39 | $325 | $1,424 | — | — | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$2,621 | $211 | $286 | $217 | $198 | — | $214 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$2,621 | $211 | $286 | $217 | $198 | — | $214 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$3,192 | $210 | $496 | $414 | $371 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Ct scan of face 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 70487 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $162 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $325 to $3,192 — 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 ct scan of face with contrast cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for ct scan of face with contrast (CPT 70487) in Connecticut range from $325 to $3,192, with a median of $906. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of face with contrast in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $325. 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.