Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 76942. 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 | Cigna | UHC | MultiPlan | BCBS | Medicare | TRICARE | First Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$63.80 | $32.71 | $294 | $32.71 | $293 | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$77.31 | $39.21 | $111 | $45.45 | $191 | — | $32.50 | $39.47 | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$105 | $73.12 | $380 | — | — | $54.32 | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$105 | $73.12 | $380 | — | — | $54.32 | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$110 | $58.01 | $424 | — | — | $54.21 | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$112 | $107 | $107 | $107 | $107 | — | $107 | $107 | $107 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$112 | $25.15 | $100 | $40.52 | $140 | — | $35.19 | $105 | $183 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$127 | $44.94 | $98.45 | $41.06 | — | — | $36.01 | $40.77 | $183 |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$184 | $293 | $133 | $24.35 | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$255 | $61.12 | $471 | $61.12 | $376 | — | — | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$308 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$1,683 | $32.86 | $4,923 | $2,357 | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$1,769 | $71.21 | — | $125 | — | $102 | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement — 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 76942 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $68.01 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $63.80 to $1,769 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.6x 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 ultrasonic guidance for needle placement cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (CPT 76942) in Connecticut range from $63.80 to $1,769, with a median of $112. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ultrasonic guidance for needle placement in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $63.80. 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.