Prices at 3 hospitals in Connecticut, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$54,002
Chargemaster (median)
$54,002
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$12,827
Medicare pays
$798
$29,380$63,247
Median cash $54,002 · Medicare $798 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $29,380 – $63,247. The median cash price is about 67.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $23,225 | $415 | ★ 2/5 | 275 min | 14.8% |
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden, CT | $54,002 | $12,827 | ★ 4/5 | 223 min | 14.9% |
| St Vincent's Medical Center | Bridgeport, CT | $65,559 | $12,827 | ★ 4/5 | 230 min | 14.0% |
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.