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Colonoscopy Cost in Connecticut (2026 Price Guide)

What does a colonoscopy cost in Connecticut?

You could pay $1,259 or $3,225 for the same colonoscopy in Connecticut — depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 21 reporting hospitals is $2,482. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Cheapest Colonoscopy Providers in Connecticut

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs Median
4 BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL Bridgeport, CT $939 -$1,543
5 BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL MILFORD CAMPUS Bridgeport, CT $939 -$1,543
6 GREENWICH HOSPITAL CT $1,109 -$1,373
7 YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL New Haven, CT $1,259 -$1,223
8 YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL SAINT RAPHAEL CAMPUS New Haven, CT $1,259 -$1,223
9 ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER Bridgeport, CT $1,489 -$993
10 SHARON HOSPITAL Po Box 789, CT $1,777 -$705
11 CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER Hartford, CT $2,198 -$284

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: Declared gross charges vary significantly across Connecticut hospitals — the same procedure can look very different on a hospital's price list versus what you actually owe. Cash and negotiated prices are a more practical guide.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $2,482. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$2,482
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$496
Out-of-network provider $5,460+

Based on the state median of $2,482. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

Lower-cost options in Connecticut start around $1,146 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $1,146 and $3,225. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: WATERBURY HOSPITAL in Waterbury (cash price from $749); BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL in Bridgeport (cash price from $939); BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL MILFORD CAMPUS in Bridgeport (cash price from $939). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Where colonoscopy costs vary in Connecticut

Each pin represents a hospital that filed price transparency data. Green pins are below the state cash-price average; red are above. Click any pin for facility name and price details.

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Connecticut Colonoscopy prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 UCONN JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL CT $232 -$2,250 $160–$7,330
#2 DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL CT $631 -$1,851 $1,403–$5,307
#3 WATERBURY HOSPITAL Waterbury, CT $749 -$1,733 $749–$6,518
#4 BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL Bridgeport, CT $939 -$1,543 $1,806–$3,218
#5 BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL MILFORD CAMPUS Bridgeport, CT $939 -$1,543 $1,806–$3,218
#6 GREENWICH HOSPITAL CT $1,109 -$1,373 $2,133–$3,218
#7 YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL New Haven, CT $1,259 -$1,223 $2,133–$3,218
#8 YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL SAINT RAPHAEL CAMPUS New Haven, CT $1,259 -$1,223 $2,133–$3,218
#9 ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER Bridgeport, CT $1,489 -$993 $1,489–$4,815
#10 SHARON HOSPITAL Po Box 789, CT $1,777 -$705 $1,777
#11 CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER Hartford, CT $2,198 -$284 $3,663–$12,190
#12 NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL Danbury, CT $2,765 +$283 $2,765–$4,443
#13 DANBURY HOSPITAL Danbury, CT $2,765 +$283 $2,765–$4,443
#14 NORWALK HOSPITAL Norwalk, CT $2,874 +$392 $2,874
#15 CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL Torrington, CT $3,225 +$743 $3,225–$9,926
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#16 MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER Meriden, CT $3,225 +$743 $3,225–$4,214
#17 THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT New Britain, CT $3,225 +$743 $3,225–$9,926
#18 WINDHAM HOSPITAL Willimantic, CT $3,225 +$743 $3,225–$4,214
#19 HARTFORD HOSPITAL Hartford, CT $3,642 +$1,160 $3,642–$11,344
#20 ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL Vernon Rockville, CT $3,871 +$1,389 $3,871–$9,185
#21 MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Manchester, CT $3,871 +$1,389 $3,871–$9,185

Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. Your Price = best available (cash → negotiated → gross). vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
UCONN JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL CT $232 -$2,250
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL CT $631 -$1,851
WATERBURY HOSPITAL Waterbury, CT $749 -$1,733
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL Bridgeport, CT $939 -$1,543
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL MILFORD CAMPUS Bridgeport, CT $939 -$1,543

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.

Most expensive colonoscopy providers in Connecticut

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL Vernon Rockville, CT $3,871 +$1,389
MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Manchester, CT $3,871 +$1,389
HARTFORD HOSPITAL Hartford, CT $3,642 +$1,160
CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL Torrington, CT $3,225 +$743
MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER Meriden, CT $3,225 +$743

Why prices vary this much

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
How to read your medical bill
Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published March 16, 2026 · Updated April 12, 2026

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