MRI Scan of Middle Spinal Canal Before and After Contrast Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 15 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 72157. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Connecticut
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 15 of 15 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | UHC | Cigna | BCBS | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$650 | $309 | $82.03 | $241 | $1,187 | $85.69 | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$902 | $458 | $895 | $1,291 | — | — | $2,230 | $379 | $461 |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$1,303 | $1,251 | $1,251 | $1,251 | — | — | $1,251 | $1,251 | $1,251 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$1,303 | $293 | $473 | $1,167 | — | — | $1,629 | $411 | $1,228 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$1,479 | $524 | $479 | $1,149 | — | — | — | $420 | $476 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$1,698 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$1,701 | $420 | $589 | $431 | $425 | $427 | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$1,930 | $420 | $589 | $431 | $426 | $427 | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$1,930 | $420 | $589 | $431 | $426 | $427 | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$1,949 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$1,966 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$2,476 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$2,798 | $119 | $663 | $1,929 | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$3,213 | $340 | $340 | $1,323 | — | $340 | $4,732 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$3,364 | $418 | $1,179 | $650 | $797 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 15 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after 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 72157 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $340 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $650 to $3,364 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 5.7x 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 mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast (CPT 72157) in Connecticut range from $650 to $3,364, with a median of $1,930. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $650. 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.