Prices at 5 hospitals in Connecticut, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$262
Chargemaster (median)
$305
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$104
Medicare pays
$116
$258$365
Median cash $262 · Medicare $116 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $258 – $365. The median cash price is about 2.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $255 | $233 | — | — | — |
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden, CT | $262 | $104 | ★ 4/5 | 223 min | 14.9% |
| The Hospital Of Central Connecticut | New Britain, CT | $262 | $104 | ★ 2/5 | 161 min | 14.6% |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $305 | $94 | ★ 2/5 | 275 min | 14.8% |
| St Vincent's Medical Center | Bridgeport, CT | $405 | $94 | ★ 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.