How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Connecticut?

Emergency room visit (level 4) · CPT 99284 · State: Connecticut

In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,047, with most between $257 and $1,799 ($1,751 cash/self-pay). Based on 20 Connecticut hospitals — 20% higher than the national typical of $876. Hospital list charges run about $1,980 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,047
Connecticut · $257$1,799
Cash / self-pay
$1,751
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$1,980
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 20 Connecticut hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 4) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Connecticut — FAQs

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 4) is about $1,047, with most between $257 and $1,799, based on 20 Connecticut hospitals. That's 20% higher than the national typical of $876.

How much does an Emergency room visit (level 4) cost without insurance in Connecticut?

Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 4) in Connecticut run around $1,751. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $1,980), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Connecticut hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 4) so high?

Connecticut hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 4) run about $1,980 — roughly 1.9× the $1,047 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 4) in Connecticut?

Yes. If a Connecticut hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,047), 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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