Cost of a Septoplasty Visit
in Connecticut
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Connecticut's healthcare market runs approximately 14% above national averages, reflecting the state's concentrated provider networks and higher operational costs. Septoplasty patients typically pay between $432 and $2,160, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $780 based on negotiated insurance rates across 394 active providers statewide. Connecticut maintains a robust network of ENT specialists, allowing patients to browse multiple providers and compare costs before scheduling their procedure.
Average
$1,124
Median
$780
Lowest
$432
Highest
$2,160
Providers
394
22% above national average
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How does septoplasty compare to related procedures in Connecticut?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $909 | $1,791 | $6,051 | 388 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $807 | $1,720 | $6,060 | 408 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $70 | $679 | $2,135 | 414 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $366 | $707 | $2,410 | 395 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $416 | $848 | $1,820 | 418 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $361 | $774 | $1,590 | 441 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $527 | $1,116 | $3,201 | 399 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $194 | $361 | $742 | 393 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $368 | $669 | $1,435 | 384 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $426 | $836 | $2,642 | 394 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $311 | $618 | $1,957 | 394 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 30520 — Septoplasty or submucous resection). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 30520 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 30520 (Septoplasty or submucous resection), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 30520 covers: the provider's professional fee for septoplasty. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Connecticut
These hospitals in Connecticut are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
FARMINGTON, CT
SHARON, CT
MERIDEN, CT
DERBY, CT
WEST HAVEN, CT
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why Septoplasty Visit Costs Vary Across Connecticut
Connecticut's healthcare costs run approximately 14% above national averages, driven by the state's high cost of living, dense population centers, and concentration of academic medical centers. The state's compact geography creates intense competition among providers in urban areas while leaving some rural regions with limited specialist access.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Connecticut's ENT specialists cluster heavily around Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County, creating competitive pricing in these metro areas while patients in Litchfield County or eastern Connecticut may face longer travel times and fewer options. This geographic concentration allows urban patients to shop for better rates while rural residents often accept higher costs due to limited alternatives.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient surgery centers, particularly those affiliated with Yale-New Haven Health System and Hartford HealthCare, typically charge facility fees that independent surgical centers avoid. Connecticut's high real estate and labor costs affect all provider types, but smaller independent practices can often offer more competitive cash-pay rates than larger health systems.
Insurance Market Competition in Connecticut
The state's moderately concentrated insurance market, dominated by Anthem, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, creates varying negotiated rates across different carriers and plan types. Connecticut's relatively small size allows insurers to maintain focused provider networks, potentially limiting patient choice but creating more predictable cost structures within each plan.
Physician Supply and Demand in Connecticut
With 394 active septoplasty providers serving roughly 3.6 million residents, Connecticut maintains adequate specialist supply in most regions, though demand remains high due to the state's aging population and air quality issues in urban areas. This balanced supply-demand ratio helps moderate pricing compared to specialist-shortage states, though premium locations near major health systems still command higher rates.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Septoplasty Costs in Connecticut
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 30520)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $95 – $4,419 | $1,865 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Range: $456 – $2,788 | $1,415 |
| 3 | Nebraska Range: $765 – $1,627 | $1,273 |
| 4 | Wyoming Range: $714 – $1,996 | $1,260 |
| 5 | Rhode Island Range: $555 – $2,160 | $1,256 |
| 6 | Georgia Range: $499 – $2,190 | $1,213 |
| 7 | Iowa Range: $549 – $1,627 | $1,201 |
| 8 | New Hampshire Range: $563 – $1,719 | $1,178 |
| 9 | Maine Range: $811 – $1,346 | $1,156 |
| 10 | Connecticut Range: $432 – $2,160 | $1,124 |
| 11 | Delaware Range: $449 – $2,160 | $1,112 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania Range: $434 – $2,160 | $1,104 |
| 13 | New York Range: $466 – $2,160 | $1,084 |
| 14 | District of Columbia Range: $461 – $1,588 | $1,036 |
| 15 | California Range: $80 – $2,160 | $1,020 |
| 16 | North Carolina Range: $500 – $1,710 | $1,012 |
| 17 | New Mexico Range: $566 – $1,494 | $996 |
| 18 | Colorado Range: $526 – $1,567 | $983 |
| 19 | Utah Range: $90 – $1,485 | $981 |
| 20 | West Virginia Range: $461 – $1,698 | $980 |
| 21 | Vermont Range: $500 – $1,577 | $966 |
| 22 | North Dakota Range: $381 – $1,627 | $952 |
| 23 | Kentucky Range: $435 – $1,627 | $951 |
| 24 | Washington Range: $80 – $1,793 | $910 |
| 25 | South Carolina Range: $466 – $1,422 | $856 |
| 26 | South Dakota Range: $90 – $1,627 | $855 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $80 – $1,641 | $855 |
| 28 | Minnesota Range: $91 – $1,627 | $842 |
| 29 | Illinois Range: $512 – $1,289 | $828 |
| 30 | Maryland Range: $461 – $1,395 | $824 |
| 31 | Alabama Range: $433 – $1,315 | $812 |
| 32 | Mississippi Range: $471 – $1,357 | $808 |
| 33 | Tennessee Range: $516 – $1,155 | $801 |
| 34 | Arkansas Range: $433 – $1,074 | $798 |
| 35 | New Jersey Range: $406 – $1,411 | $794 |
| 36 | Virginia Range: $433 – $1,298 | $792 |
| 37 | Missouri Range: $573 – $954 | $783 |
| 38 | Oklahoma Range: $500 – $1,200 | $774 |
| 39 | Kansas Range: $569 – $981 | $772 |
| 40 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $1,376 | $771 |
| 41 | Idaho Range: $80 – $1,422 | $762 |
| 42 | Indiana Range: $90 – $1,472 | $748 |
| 43 | Michigan Range: $532 – $1,072 | $746 |
| 44 | Nevada Range: $463 – $1,103 | $731 |
| 45 | Louisiana Range: $399 – $1,133 | $723 |
| 46 | Arizona Range: $498 – $1,072 | $701 |
| 47 | Ohio Range: $357 – $1,116 | $688 |
| 48 | Texas Range: $90 – $1,309 | $679 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $1,251 | $470 |
| 50 | Montana Range: $80 – $920 | $360 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $938 | $343 |