Prices at 6 hospitals in Connecticut, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$6,115
Chargemaster (median)
$6,115
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,999
Medicare pays
$898
Typical cash range: $6,115 – $6,115. The median cash price is about 6.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital Of Central Connecticut | New Britain, CT | $6,115 | $2,965 | ★ 2/5 | 161 min | 14.6% |
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden, CT | $6,115 | $2,753 | ★ 4/5 | 223 min | 14.9% |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | Willimantic, CT | $6,115 | $2,965 | ★ 3/5 | 144 min | 15.2% |
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.