X-ray of Elbow, Minimum of 3 Views Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 73080. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$18.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$27.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. BRANFORD |
$45.61 | — | — | $19.33 | — | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$50.00 | $21.22 | $6.50 | $18.78 | $29.67 | — | $6.69 | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$81.97 | $41.57 | $81.28 | $117 | — | $203 | — | $34.46 | $41.85 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$118 | $26.66 | $42.96 | $106 | — | $148 | — | $37.31 | $112 |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$118 | $114 | $114 | $114 | — | $114 | — | $114 | $114 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$134 | $47.65 | $43.53 | $104 | — | — | — | $38.18 | $43.23 |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$148 | $8.71 | $8.71 | $170 | — | $169 | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$203 | $50.51 | $129 | $86.17 | $47.20 | — | $106 | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$309 | $9.19 | $156 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$385 | $63.66 | $129 | $79.39 | $47.29 | — | $106 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$385 | $63.66 | $129 | $79.39 | $47.29 | — | $106 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$613 | $62.59 | $99.05 | $95.84 | $88.54 | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$838 | $34.28 | $34.28 | $86.85 | — | $621 | $34.28 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 17 Connecticut hospitals above publish for X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 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 73080 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $35.38 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $18.00 to $838 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.9x 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 x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views (CPT 73080) in Connecticut range from $18.00 to $838, with a median of $137. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $18.00. 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.