Limited Ultrasound Scan of 1 Breast Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 76642. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$83.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GRIFFIN HOSPITAL DERBY |
$105 | $105 | $105 | $105 | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. BRANFORD |
$115 | — | — | $48.56 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$119 | $60.44 | $118 | $170 | — | $295 | — | $50.09 | $60.84 |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$126 | $105 | $129 | $107 | $102 | — | $106 | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$126 | $105 | $129 | $107 | $101 | — | $106 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$126 | $105 | $129 | $107 | $102 | — | $106 | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$172 | $165 | $165 | $165 | — | $165 | — | $165 | $165 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$172 | $38.76 | $62.45 | $154 | — | $215 | — | $54.24 | $162 |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$195 | $69.26 | $63.28 | $152 | — | — | — | $55.50 | $62.84 |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$298 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$324 | $35.50 | $156 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$466 | $88.31 | $88.31 | $221 | — | $625 | $88.31 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$853 | $104 | $244 | $223 | $190 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast — 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 76642 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $88.90 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $83.00 to $853 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.9x 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 limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast (CPT 76642) in Connecticut range from $83.00 to $853, with a median of $172. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $83.00. 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.