X-ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 17 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 73552. 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 |
$23.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$46.00 | $23.86 | $6.75 | $19.50 | $23.21 | — | $6.94 | — | — |
| THE CONNECTICUT HOSPICE INC. BRANFORD |
$49.29 | — | — | $20.89 | — | — | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$100 | $50.86 | $99.44 | $143 | — | $248 | — | $42.16 | $51.20 |
| 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 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$164 | $58.29 | $53.26 | $128 | — | — | — | $46.71 | $52.89 |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$185 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$194 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $222 | — | $221 | — | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$203 | $55.29 | $129 | $88.86 | $51.66 | — | $106 | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$206 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$309 | $9.54 | $156 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$385 | $69.69 | $129 | $81.86 | $51.76 | — | $106 | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$385 | $69.69 | $129 | $81.86 | $51.76 | — | $106 | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$613 | $68.64 | $102 | $107 | $96.90 | — | — | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$838 | $37.43 | $37.43 | $100 | — | $737 | $37.43 | — | — |
That is the median of what the 17 Connecticut hospitals above publish for X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 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 73552 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $38.24 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 $838 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.8x 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 thigh bone, minimum 2 views cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (CPT 73552) in Connecticut range from $23.00 to $838, with a median of $185. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 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.