Emergency Department Visit with Straightforward Medical Decision Making Cost in Connecticut
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 15 Connecticut hospitals. CPT 99282. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Connecticut
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 15 of 15 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | UHC | Centene | BCBS | MultiPlan | Medicare | TRICARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL BRIDGEPORT |
$121 | $72.42 | $72.42 | $72.42 | — | — | $72.42 | $72.42 | $72.42 |
| LAWRENCE + MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$137 | $55.14 | $201 | $45.14 | — | — | $339 | $70.80 | $40.50 |
| SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STAFFORD SPRINGS |
$145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH |
$198 | $60.63 | $150 | $62.70 | — | — | $248 | $64.13 | $187 |
| HSS STAMFORD STAMFORD |
$215 | $92.06 | $80.44 | $45.47 | $34.11 | — | — | — | — |
| WATERBURY HOSPITAL WATERBURY |
$379 | $44.63 | $459 | $964 | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONNECTICUT CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER HARTFORD |
$396 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL NEW HAVEN |
$406 | $133 | $447 | $125 | — | — | — | $123 | $116 |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL BRISTOL |
$488 | $42.41 | $572 | $42.41 | $42.41 | — | $719 | — | — |
| NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK |
$675 | $185 | $190 | — | $188 | $75.93 | — | — | — |
| NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD |
$715 | $185 | $190 | — | $188 | $76.08 | — | — | — |
| DANBURY HOSPITAL DANBURY |
$715 | $185 | $190 | — | $188 | $76.08 | — | — | — |
| SHARON HOSPITAL PO BOX 789 |
$946 | $184 | — | — | — | $142 | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 15 Connecticut hospitals above publish for Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 99282 in Connecticut, Medicare reimburses about $42.25 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Connecticut range from $102 to $946 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 9.0x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making cost in Connecticut?
- Cash prices for emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making (CPT 99282) in Connecticut range from $102 to $946, with a median of $379. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making in Connecticut?
- The cheapest Connecticut hospital published cash price for this procedure is $102. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.