Nuclear Stress Test Cost in Connecticut (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a nuclear stress test cost in Connecticut?
The same nuclear stress test in Connecticut might cost you $559 at one facility and $1,738 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 23 reporting hospitals is $829. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Connecticut, from hospital price files
- Manchester Memorial Hospital · Manchester, CT $401
- Norwalk Hospital · Norwalk, CT $478
- Danbury Hospital · Danbury, CT $479
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Where nuclear stress test costs vary in Connecticut
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Cheapest Nuclear Stress Test Providers in Connecticut
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($829) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester Memorial Hospital | Manchester, CT | $401 | $428 below |
| 2 | Norwalk Hospital | Norwalk, CT | $478 | $351 below |
| 3 | Danbury Hospital | Danbury, CT | $479 | $350 below |
| 4 | Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | $508 | $321 below |
| 5 | HARTFORD HOSPITAL | Hartford, CT | $593 | $236 below |
| 6 | HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT NEW BRITAIN D/B/A THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT | New Britain, CT | $593 | $236 below |
| 7 | WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | Willimantic, CT | $593 | $236 below |
| 8 | THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL | Torrington, CT | $620 | $209 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
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Quick take
- Manchester Memorial Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $401 - $428 below the median posted price ($829), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $829, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Doctor offices and independent clinics may charge differently from hospitals for the same service and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset. Ask your doctor whether another site is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $1,323 to $1,323 | $1,323 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 13 | $113 to $2,006 | $985 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 23 | $383 to $2,877 | $829 |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 12 | $93 to $956 | $532 |
| Cigna | 12 | $127 to $1,763 | $1,023 |
| Aetna | 11 | $97 to $723 | $526 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 6 | $1,862 to $2,652 | $2,090 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Medicare in Connecticut?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for nuclear stress test is about $1,323 to $1,323 (typically near $1,323). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $265 on a $1,323 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with insurance in Connecticut?
Across 13 Connecticut hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for nuclear stress test average $113 to $2,006 per hospital, with a median near $985. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost without insurance in Connecticut?
Cash (self-pay) prices for nuclear stress test at 23 Connecticut hospitals range from $383 to $2,877, with a median of $829. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut?
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 12 Connecticut hospitals range from $93 to $956, with a median near $532. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Cigna in Connecticut?
Cigna negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 12 Connecticut hospitals range from $127 to $1,763, with a median near $1,023. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with Aetna in Connecticut?
Aetna negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 11 Connecticut hospitals range from $97 to $723, with a median near $526. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does a nuclear stress test cost with UnitedHealthcare in Connecticut?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for nuclear stress test at 6 Connecticut hospitals range from $1,862 to $2,652, with a median near $2,090. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for nuclear stress test
The same nuclear stress test bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $313–$5,052
- Professional fee $462–$1,696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $593–$2,978
- Professional fee $462–$1,696
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare together cover most of the state's hospital capacity, and Connecticut has some of the highest commercial insurance reimbursement rates in the US - a reflection of high labor costs, high cost-of-living, and limited market competition. Prices here routinely run 20–40% above the national median for the same services.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $4,489, including PAM Health at Waterbury, LLC at $5,052, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $829 versus $606 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$829 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$166 |
| Out-of-network provider | $1,824+ |
Frequently asked questions: nuclear stress test costs in Connecticut
How much does a nuclear stress test cost in Connecticut?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $433, with most facilities between $94 and $508 (based on 23 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Connecticut hospitals run $383–$2,877; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a nuclear stress test in Connecticut?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Connecticut data is Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester at about $401. By metro, Waterbury has the lowest median ($598).
Why is a nuclear stress test so much cheaper at some Connecticut hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 5.4× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Connecticut, the median cash (self-pay) price is $829 versus a median negotiated rate of $985 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a nuclear stress test in Connecticut?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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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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