Shock wave lithotripsy cost in Connecticut
In Connecticut, 10 hospitals publish a cash price for shock-wave lithotripsy to break up kidney stones (from outside the body): from $1,759.00 to $15,544.62, with a median of $10,430.16. The lowest price is at Saint Marys Hospital (Waterbury). The highest price is 8.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 50590. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Connecticut, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Marys Hospital lowest Waterbury · Waterbury, CT PR Lithotripsy Extracorporeal Shock Wave | $1,759.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Torrington · Torrington, CT FRAGMENTING OF KIDNEY STONE | $3,255.00 | $3,255.00 | — source file |
| UConn Health, Waterbury Hospital Waterbury · Waterbury, CT ESWL | $5,863.47 | $11,726.93 | May 13, 2026 source file |
| John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connecticut Farmington · Farmington, CT HC ESWL (EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE LITHOTRIPSY) | $7,006.80 | $11,678.00 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center one side Hartford · Hartford, CT HC Lithotripsy Eswl Rt | $7,136.25 | $12,975.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport · Bridgeport, CT HC LITHOTRIPSY XTRCORP SHOCK WAVE | $13,724.07 | $13,724.07 | — source file |
| The William W Backus Hospital Norwich · Norwich, CT HC LITHOTRIPSY XTRCORP SHOCK WAVE | $14,398.00 | $14,398.00 | — source file |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital Willimantic · Willimantic, CT HC LITHOTRIPSY XTRCORP SHOCK WAVE | $14,398.00 | $14,398.00 | — source file |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford · Hartford, CT HC LITHOTRIPSY XTRCORP SHOCK WAVE | $14,646.00 | $14,646.00 | — source file |
| The Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain · New Britain, CT HC LITHOTRIPSY XTRCORP SHOCK WAVE | $15,544.62 | $15,544.62 | — source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | 2 | $7,136.25 | $10,891.12 |
| Waterbury, CT | 2 | $1,759.00 | $3,811.24 |
| Bridgeport, CT | 1 | $13,724.07 | $13,724.07 |
| Farmington, CT | 1 | $7,006.80 | $7,006.80 |
| New Britain, CT | 1 | $15,544.62 | $15,544.62 |
| Norwich, CT | 1 | $14,398.00 | $14,398.00 |
| Torrington, CT | 1 | $3,255.00 | $3,255.00 |
| Willimantic, CT | 1 | $14,398.00 | $14,398.00 |
What it is
Shock-wave lithotripsy breaks kidney or ureter stones into small pieces with sound waves aimed from outside the body, so the pieces can pass in the urine. No cut is made, and it is usually done under sedation or anesthesia.
What the price covers
The listed price usually covers the lithotripsy treatment in the facility. The urologist, anesthesia, X-rays and any stent placement are often billed separately; some hospitals rent the machine from an outside company, which can change how the charge is listed.
Shock-wave lithotripsy to break up kidney stones (from outside the body) in other states
- Alabama$9,616.42
- Alaska$9,679.50
- Arizona$2,456.31
- Arkansas$2,196.83
- California$6,510.40
- Colorado$31,898.40
- Delaware$7,388.55
- Florida$18,347.66
- Georgia$22,809.54
- Idaho$8,773.00
- Illinois$5,101.50
- Indiana$1,690.50
- Iowa$1,839.20
- Kansas$8,753.55
- Kentucky$5,620.97
- Louisiana$2,866.78
- Maine$1,844.93
- Maryland$4,844.00
- Massachusetts$14,452.40
- Michigan$2,323.20
- Minnesota$4,165.58
- Mississippi$10,457.46
- Missouri$9,734.90
- Montana$1,734.23
- Nebraska$2,678.13
- Nevada$3,089.00
- New Hampshire$1,934.93
- New Jersey$4,167.00
- New York$4,081.37
- North Carolina$3,483.20
- North Dakota$3,337.50
- Ohio$9,827.25
- Oklahoma$9,261.01
- Oregon$1,130.35
- Pennsylvania$6,655.20
- Rhode Island$4,751.14
- South Carolina$10,072.50
- South Dakota$6,982.93
- Tennessee$2,641.36
- Texas$11,416.02
- Utah$14,011.22
- Vermont$2,347.06
- Virginia$10,647.50
- Washington$6,748.32
- West Virginia$772.25
- Wisconsin$4,569.99
- Wyoming$2,657.40
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.