Prices at 6 hospitals in Connecticut, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,495 — 109% above the US median ($3,594), roughly 6.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William W Backus Hospital | Norwich, CT | $7,495 | $2,988 | ★ 4/5 | 166 min | 14.4% |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT | $7,495 | $2,988 | ★ 4/5 | 281 min | 15.5% |
| The Hospital of Central Connecticut | New Britain, CT | $7,495 | $3,175 | ★ 2/5 | 161 min | 14.6% |
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. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $7,495 — about 6.4× the Medicare rate ($1,164). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,329).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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