Routine Electrocardiogram Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 93005. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$53.62 | $7.60 | $61.51 | $7.60 | — | $61.28 | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$87.81 | $69.44 | $133 | $17.37 | — | $217 | — | $62.20 | $244 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$127 | $80.97 | $80.97 | $80.97 | — | $80.97 | — | $80.97 | $80.97 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$127 | $70.92 | $70.84 | $63.31 | — | $159 | — | $57.66 | $120 |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT SINAI REHABILITATION HOSPITAL HARTFORD |
$139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$144 | $65.75 | $73.79 | $60.85 | — | — | — | $60.95 | $69.26 |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$149 | $7.62 | $103 | $300 | — | — | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$152 | $6.74 | $244 | $6.74 | — | $224 | $6.74 | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$173 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$357 | $71.07 | $72.84 | — | $12.18 | — | $72.14 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$357 | $71.07 | $72.84 | — | $12.20 | — | $72.14 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$357 | $71.07 | $72.84 | — | $12.20 | — | $72.14 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$428 | $70.72 | — | — | $22.85 | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$515 | $47.27 | $15.29 | $8.29 | $17.80 | — | $6.22 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 17 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Routine electrocardiogram — 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 93005 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $7.60 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $53.62 to $515 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 19.6x 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 routine electrocardiogram cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for routine electrocardiogram (CPT 93005) in Connecticut range from $53.62 to $515, with a median of $149. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest routine electrocardiogram in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $53.62. 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.