Infusion Into a Vein for Hydration, each Additional Hour Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 96361. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Connecticut
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 17 of 17 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | UHC | BCBS | MultiPlan | Centene | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. BRANFORD |
$17.92 | — | $7.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$45.95 | $24.24 | $75.66 | $9.09 | — | $114 | — | $26.18 | $128 |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$50.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$58.37 | $13.90 | $66.95 | $13.90 | — | $66.70 | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$66.37 | $71.77 | $71.77 | $71.77 | — | $71.77 | — | $71.77 | $71.77 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$66.37 | $23.08 | $55.55 | $24.29 | — | $82.97 | — | $19.18 | $62.54 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$75.31 | $25.60 | $55.31 | $23.88 | — | — | — | $23.35 | $20.32 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$97.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$116 | $14.11 | $79.93 | $74.68 | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$118 | $12.54 | $165 | $12.54 | — | $174 | $12.54 | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$138 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$182 | $56.14 | — | — | $43.65 | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$306 | $226 | $185 | $6.82 | $11.87 | — | $11.36 | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$337 | $56.42 | $57.82 | — | $23.27 | — | $57.26 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$377 | $56.42 | $57.82 | — | $23.32 | — | $57.26 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$377 | $56.42 | $57.82 | — | $23.32 | — | $57.26 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 17 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour — 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 96361 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $13.90 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $17.92 to $377 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.3x 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 infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour (CPT 96361) in Connecticut range from $17.92 to $377, with a median of $116. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $17.92. 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.