X-ray of Abdomen, 2 Views Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 74019. 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 | UHC | Cigna | BCBS | MultiPlan | Centene | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$24.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$24.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. BRANFORD |
$49.65 | — | — | $21.04 | — | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$62.00 | $29.09 | $8.29 | $23.87 | $35.60 | — | $8.78 | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$149 | $75.34 | $147 | $213 | — | $367 | — | $62.45 | $75.84 |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$215 | $206 | $206 | $206 | — | $206 | — | $206 | $206 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$215 | $48.32 | $77.85 | $192 | — | $268 | — | $67.61 | $202 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$243 | $86.34 | $78.88 | $189 | — | — | — | $69.19 | $78.33 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$253 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$281 | $11.14 | $11.14 | $322 | — | $321 | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$296 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$301 | $53.25 | $174 | $82.14 | $49.75 | — | $128 | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$365 | $12.15 | $192 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$386 | $38.73 | $38.73 | $95.67 | — | $568 | $38.73 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$405 | $67.11 | $174 | $75.67 | $49.85 | — | $128 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$405 | $67.11 | $174 | $75.67 | $49.85 | — | $128 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$529 | $66.90 | $519 | $104 | $93.32 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 17 Connecticut hospitals above publish for X-ray of abdomen, 2 views — 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 74019 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $38.52 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $24.00 to $529 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.6x 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 x-ray of abdomen, 2 views cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for x-ray of abdomen, 2 views (CPT 74019) in Connecticut range from $24.00 to $529, with a median of $253. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of abdomen, 2 views in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $24.00. 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.