Prices at 4 hospitals in Connecticut, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$18,792
Chargemaster (median)
$6,060
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,999
Medicare pays
$962
Typical cash range: $8,606 – $28,978.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden, CT | $6,060 | $2,965 | ★ 4/5 |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $31,524 | $30,233 | ★ 2/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.