X-ray of Hip, 1 View Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 73501. 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 | UHC | Cigna | BCBS | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$23.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. BRANFORD |
$46.52 | — | — | $19.71 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$100 | $50.86 | $99.44 | $143 | — | — | $248 | $42.16 | $51.20 |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$104 | $23.86 | $7.02 | $20.29 | $21.43 | $7.22 | — | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$145 | $139 | $139 | $139 | — | — | $139 | $139 | $139 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$145 | $32.62 | $52.56 | $130 | — | — | $181 | $45.65 | $136 |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$164 | $58.29 | $53.26 | $128 | — | — | — | $46.71 | $52.89 |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$198 | $9.95 | $156 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$203 | $49.16 | $129 | $78.10 | $45.94 | $106 | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$216 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$227 | $34.96 | $34.96 | $88.32 | — | $34.96 | $334 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$385 | $61.96 | $129 | $71.95 | $46.03 | $106 | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$385 | $61.96 | $129 | $71.95 | $46.03 | $106 | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$613 | $60.87 | $91.08 | $93.05 | $86.16 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for X-ray of hip, 1 view — 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 73501 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $36.08 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $23.00 to $613 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.1x 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 hip, 1 view cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for x-ray of hip, 1 view (CPT 73501) in Connecticut range from $23.00 to $613, with a median of $148. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of hip, 1 view in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $23.00. 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.