CT Scan of Soft Tissue of Neck without Contrast Cost in Connecticut

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 70490. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $700 📉 Low $285 📈 High $1,907 🏥 16 hospitals 🏛️ 12 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $159

Hospital comparison — Connecticut

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

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HospitalCashAetnaUHCCignaBCBSMultiPlanCenteneMedicareTRICARE
LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NEW LONDON
$285 $145$283$408—$705—$120$146
GAYLORD HOSPITAL
WALLINGFORD
$326 $61.60$61.60$374—$373———
HSS STAMFORD
STAMFORD
$335 $155$45.64$135$332—$48.29——
CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER
HARTFORD
$398 ————————
GREENWICH HOSPITAL
GREENWICH
$412 $92.77$149$369—$515—$130$388
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL
BRIDGEPORT
$412 $395$395$395—$395—$395$395
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
NEW HAVEN
$467 $166$151$363———$133$150
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
STAFFORD SPRINGS
$700 ————————
SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL
WATERBURY
$927 ————————
BRISTOL HOSPITAL
BRISTOL
$1,028 $127$127$414—$1,515$131——
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
HARTFORD
$1,109 ————————
NORWALK HOSPITAL
NORWALK
$1,181 $126$174$129$179—$128——
NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL
NEW MILFORD
$1,568 $126$174$129$179—$128——
DANBURY HOSPITAL
DANBURY
$1,568 $126$174$129$179—$128——
WATERBURY HOSPITAL
WATERBURY
$1,708 $66.44$192$1,177—————
SHARON HOSPITAL
PO BOX 789
$1,907 $125$499$414$336————
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 70490, 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: $1,212 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 soft tissue of neck without 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 70490 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $159 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $285 to $1,907 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.4x 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 soft tissue of neck without contrast cost in Connecticut?
Cash prices for ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast (CPT 70490) in Connecticut range from $285 to $1,907, with a median of $700. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast in Connecticut?
The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $285. 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 70490 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.