How much does an Emergency room visit cost in Connecticut?
Emergency room visit (level 5) · CPT 99285 · State: Connecticut
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $1,330, with most between $359 and $1,961 ($2,604 cash/self-pay). Based on 20 Connecticut hospitals — 9% higher than the national typical of $1,224. Hospital list charges run about $2,804 (2.1× higher).
Source: medians across 20 Connecticut hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Emergency room visit (level 5) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Connecticut — FAQs
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Emergency room visit (level 5) is about $1,330, with most between $359 and $1,961, based on 20 Connecticut hospitals. That's 9% higher than the national typical of $1,224.
How much does an Emergency room visit (level 5) cost without insurance in Connecticut?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Emergency room visit (level 5) in Connecticut run around $2,604. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $2,804), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Connecticut hospital bill for an Emergency room visit (level 5) so high?
Connecticut hospital "list" charges for an Emergency room visit (level 5) run about $2,804 — roughly 2.1× the $1,330 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 5) in Connecticut?
Yes. If a Connecticut hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,330), 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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