Pulmonary Function Test Cost in Connecticut (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a pulmonary function test cost in Connecticut?
You could pay $57 or $172 for the same pulmonary function test in Connecticut - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 27 reporting hospitals is $69. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
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Where pulmonary function test costs vary in Connecticut
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Cheapest Pulmonary Function Test Providers in Connecticut
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($69) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Memorial Hospital | Stafford Springs, CT | $50 | $19 below |
| 2 | Saint Marys Hospital | Waterbury, CT | $52 | $17 below |
| 3 | Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $52 | $17 below |
| 4 | Danbury Hospital | Danbury, CT | $55 | $14 below |
| 5 | THE WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL | Norwich, CT | $57 | $12 below |
| 6 | HARTFORD HOSPITAL | Hartford, CT | $57 | $12 below |
| 7 | HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT AT NEW BRITAIN D/B/A THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT | New Britain, CT | $57 | $12 below |
| 8 | The Connecticut Hospice | Branford, CT | $59 | $10 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.
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Quick take
- Johnson Memorial Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $50 - $19 below the median posted price ($69), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $69, 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.
How where you go changes what you pay for pulmonary function test
The same pulmonary function 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 $42–$357
- Professional fee $41–$228
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $57–$108
- Professional fee $41–$228
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
Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $65 versus $59 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 | ~$69 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$14 |
| Out-of-network provider | $152+ |
Frequently asked questions: pulmonary function test costs in Connecticut
How much does a pulmonary function test cost in Connecticut?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $25, with most facilities between $12 and $51 (based on 26 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $50, with a median of $69; outlier facilities 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 pulmonary function test in Connecticut?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Connecticut data is Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs at about $50. By metro, Waterbury has the lowest median ($49).
Why is a pulmonary function test so much cheaper at some Connecticut hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 4.3× (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 $69 versus a median negotiated rate of $25 - about 2.8× higher. 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 pulmonary function 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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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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