How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Connecticut?

Emergency room visit (level 3) · CPT 99283 · State: Connecticut

In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $796, with most between $195 and $1,560 ($1,015 cash/self-pay). Based on 20 Connecticut hospitals — 43% higher than the national typical of $556. Hospital list charges run about $1,480 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$796
Connecticut · $195$1,560
Cash / self-pay
$1,015
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,480
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 20 Connecticut hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 3) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Emergency room visit (level 3) cost in Connecticut — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 3) cost in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 3) is about $796, with most between $195 and $1,560, based on 20 Connecticut hospitals. That's 43% higher than the national typical of $556.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 3) cost without insurance in Connecticut?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 3) in Connecticut run around $1,015. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,480), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Connecticut hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 3) so high?

Connecticut hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 3) run about $1,480 — roughly 1.9× the $796 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of an Emergency room visit (level 3) in Connecticut?

Yes. If a Connecticut hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $796), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Connecticut hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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