CT Scan of Upper Spine without Contrast Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 72125. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$285 | $145 | $283 | $408 | — | $705 | — | $120 | $146 |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$326 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $374 | — | $373 | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$400 | $140 | $36.11 | $105 | $332 | — | $37.56 | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$403 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 |
$742 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$910 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$1,028 | $127 | $127 | $414 | — | $1,515 | $131 | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$1,098 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$1,181 | $126 | $174 | $129 | $166 | — | $128 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$1,568 | $126 | $174 | $129 | $166 | — | $128 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$1,568 | $126 | $174 | $129 | $166 | — | $128 | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$1,708 | $51.45 | $192 | $1,177 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$1,907 | $125 | $499 | $414 | $311 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Ct scan of upper spine 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 72125 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $139 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 5.3x 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 upper spine without contrast cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for ct scan of upper spine without contrast (CPT 72125) in Connecticut range from $285 to $1,907, with a median of $742. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of upper spine 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.