X-ray of Upper Spine, 6 or More Views Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 16 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 72052. 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 | MultiPlan | Centene | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$105 | $44.23 | $11.22 | $32.35 | $71.21 | — | $11.12 | — | — |
| GAYLORD HOSPITAL WALLINGFORD |
$130 | $15.01 | $15.01 | $149 | — | $149 | — | — | — |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$149 | $75.65 | $148 | $213 | — | $369 | — | $62.70 | $76.15 |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$215 | $207 | $207 | $207 | — | $207 | — | $207 | $207 |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$215 | $48.52 | $78.16 | $193 | — | $269 | — | $67.89 | $203 |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$244 | $86.69 | $79.21 | $190 | — | — | — | $69.47 | $78.65 |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$246 | $98.91 | $174 | $129 | $92.45 | — | $128 | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$253 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$285 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$373 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$446 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$466 | $125 | $174 | $129 | $92.62 | — | $128 | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$466 | $125 | $174 | $129 | $92.62 | — | $128 | — | — |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$625 | $65.08 | $65.08 | $172 | — | $920 | $65.08 | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$696 | $15.71 | $192 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$739 | $124 | $169 | $193 | $173 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 16 Connecticut hospitals above publish for X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more 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 72052 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $67.21 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $105 to $739 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.8x 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 upper spine, 6 or more views cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for x-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views (CPT 72052) in Connecticut range from $105 to $739, with a median of $253. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $105. 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.