How much does ct scan of lower spine with contrast cost in Connecticut?

Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in Connecticut range from $458 to $5,969, with a median of $1,005. Prices vary widely by hospital.

Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in Connecticut?

The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $458. 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.

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CT Scan of Lower Spine with Contrast Cost in Connecticut

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 72132. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $1,005 📉 Low $458 📈 High $5,969 🏥 16 hospitals 🏛️ 12 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $180

Hospital comparison — Connecticut

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 16 of 16 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	Aetna	UHC	Cigna	BCBS	MultiPlan	Centene	Medicare	TRICARE
HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD	$458	$147	$43.61	$128	$404	—	$45.93	—	—
LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON	$564	$286	$559	$807	—	$1,395	—	$237	$288
GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD	$642	$58.48	$58.48	$736	—	$734	—	—	—
GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH	$815	$184	$296	$730	—	$1,019	—	$257	$768
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT	$815	$782	$782	$782	—	$782	—	$782	$782
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN	$925	$328	$300	$718	—	—	—	$263	$298
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS	$930	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD	$1,005	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD	$1,125	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY	$1,377	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL	$1,961	$179	$179	$468	—	$2,888	$179	—	—
WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY	$2,067	$62.83	$663	$1,424	—	—	—	—	—
NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK	$3,770	$238	$589	$414	$222	—	$427	—	—
DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY	$4,829	$300	$589	$414	$223	—	$427	—	—
NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD	$4,829	$300	$589	$414	$223	—	$427	—	—
SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789	$5,969	$320	$745	$414	$417	—	—	—	—

What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 72132, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,671 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.

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That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Ct scan of lower spine 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 72132 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $180 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $458 to $5,969 — 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 lower spine with contrast cost in Connecticut?: Cash prices for ct scan of lower spine with contrast (CPT 72132) in Connecticut range from $458 to $5,969, with a median of $1,005. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of lower spine with contrast in Connecticut?: The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $458. 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.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Connecticut facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 72132 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.