How much does a Comprehensive eye exam cost in Connecticut?

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) · CPT 92004 · State: Connecticut

In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $166, with most between $146 and $176 ($218 cash/self-pay). Based on 8 Connecticut hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $162. Hospital list charges run about $392 (2.4× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$166
Connecticut · $146$176
Cash / self-pay
$218
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$392
2.4× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 8 Connecticut hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Connecticut — FAQs

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $166, with most between $146 and $176, based on 8 Connecticut hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $162.

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost without insurance in Connecticut?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Connecticut run around $218. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $392), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Connecticut hospital bill for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) so high?

Connecticut hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) run about $392 — roughly 2.4× the $166 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Connecticut?

Yes. If a Connecticut hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $166), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Connecticut hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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