Prices at 3 hospitals in Connecticut, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$756
Chargemaster (median)
$756
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$225
Medicare pays
$157
$383$928
Median cash $756 · Medicare $157 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $383 – $928. The median cash price is about 4.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $290 | $407 | — | — | — |
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden, CT | $756 | $125 | ★ 4/5 | 223 min | 14.9% |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT | $971 | $225 | ★ 3/5 | 150 min | 16.1% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.