Prices at 3 hospitals in Hartford, CT, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $107 — 32% below the US median ($158), roughly 2.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Childrens Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $58 | $73 | — | — | — |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford, CT | $107 | $45 | ★ 2/5 | 275 min | — |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT | $294 | $39 | ★ 4/5 | 269 min | — |
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 October 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 $107 — about 2.7× the Medicare rate ($39). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($79).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $194 list price could save about $87 (45%).
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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