Transfusion of Blood or Blood Products Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 36430. 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 | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$89.88 | $51.21 | $86.12 | $51.21 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$469 | $128 | $565 | $29.54 | — | — | $1,160 | $135 | $124 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$575 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$622 | $45.64 | $4,485 | $45.64 | — | $45.64 | $916 | — | — |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$678 | $132 | $466 | $143 | — | — | $847 | $123 | $639 |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$678 | $229 | $229 | $229 | — | — | $229 | $229 | $229 |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$716 | $529 | $1,803 | $1,388 | $152 | — | — | — | — |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$769 | $191 | $504 | $179 | — | — | — | $157 | $175 |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$1,327 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$1,334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT SINAI REHABILITATION HOSPITAL HARTFORD |
$1,334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$1,334 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$2,057 | $532 | $545 | $4,000 | $81.26 | $539 | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$2,057 | $532 | $545 | $4,000 | $81.26 | $539 | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$2,747 | $2,033 | $1,661 | $10.91 | $18.99 | $18.18 | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$3,509 | $52.33 | $2,418 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$3,727 | $532 | $545 | $2,657 | $81.10 | $539 | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 17 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Transfusion of blood or blood products — 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 36430 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $51.21 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $89.88 to $3,727 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 25.9x 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 transfusion of blood or blood products cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for transfusion of blood or blood products (CPT 36430) in Connecticut range from $89.88 to $3,727, with a median of $1,327. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest transfusion of blood or blood products in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $89.88. 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.