Injection, Immune Globulin, (gammagard Liquid), Non-Lyophilized, (e.g., Liquid), 500 Mg in Connecticut

Connecticut Pricing in Context

In Connecticut, CPT code J1569 (Injection, Immune Globulin, (gammagard Liquid), Non-Lyophilized, (e.g., Liquid), 500 Mg) carries an average Medicare payment of $35.74 — 1% above the national benchmark of $35.49. 27 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 45.2K total services. Individual payments in CT ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in Connecticut is $121.84, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because Connecticut sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Drugs (Administered) procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in Connecticut lands near $114.46, with self-pay cash prices typically around $67.17. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.