Hospital of Central Connecticut, the: charges and Medicare payments

Hospital of Central Connecticut, the reported 1,721 Medicare inpatient stays across 56 DRGs in 2024. Across them it charged 3.73 times what it was paid — among the higher ratios in Connecticut, number 6 of 25 hospitals with at least 100 stays (state median 3.43×, national 4.15×). Its most frequent stay was DRG 871, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC: 266 stays at an average charge of $71,308, 21% below the national average. It also billed 1,389 outpatient services, charging 4.86 times what Medicare paid.

1Medicare inpatient stays 1,721
2Charge ÷ paid, inpatient 3.73×
3Rank in CT (highest ratio = 1) 6 of 25
4CMS price-transparency actions 0

Average charge per stay at Hospital of Central Connecticut, the, its 10 most frequent DRGs, bars to scale. Source: CMS DY2024.

Inpatient stays

For the 56 DRGs that can be compared with the national average, Hospital of Central Connecticut, the charged more than the national average in 6 (11%). Payments follow Medicare's rates, so they usually vary far less than charges.

DRG	Stays	Avg charge	vs US	Avg paid
871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC	266	$71,308	-21%	$19,482
291 Heart Failure and Shock with MCC	147	$53,942	-4%	$12,779
177 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC	116	$57,255	-19%	$16,258
193 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC	72	$56,146	-6%	$14,165
189 Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure	49	$43,043	-25%	$12,594
682 Renal Failure with MCC	49	$55,209	-16%	$14,309
683 Renal Failure with CC	40	$34,073	-16%	$11,036
312 Syncope and Collapse	38	$41,824	-8%	$9,416
853 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.R. Procedures with...	37	$183,911	-20%	$46,757
872 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC	36	$44,710	-9%	$12,984
309 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with CC	34	$30,139	-17%	$7,696
392 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive...	33	$35,177	-12%	$9,273
640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	33	$58,881	-2%	$14,890
378 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with CC	29	$42,256	-13%	$10,654
064 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC	28	$89,374	-11%	$20,532
280 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC	28	$63,153	-17%	$15,232
603 Cellulitis without MCC	28	$32,236	-14%	$9,654
698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC	28	$59,199	-19%	$16,836
190 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with MCC	27	$48,337	-4%	$11,400
065 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or...	26	$47,352	-15%	$10,574
308 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC	26	$48,003	-15%	$11,551
481 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with CC	26	$69,947	-31%	$19,650
689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC	26	$48,228	-6%	$11,813
070 Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with MCC	22	$105,340	+39%	$21,658
641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and...	20	$31,971	-14%	$8,786
690 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC	20	$31,105	-18%	$8,278
086 Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with CC	19	$56,447	-17%	$14,614
178 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with CC	19	$37,470	-17%	$10,598
377 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with MCC	19	$59,997	-30%	$20,679
552 Medical Back Problems without MCC	19	$34,228	-30%	$9,581
085 Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with MCC	18	$76,290	-30%	$24,374
194 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC	18	$31,050	-19%	$9,100
025 Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC	17	$127,266	-45%	$47,543
522 Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture...	17	$83,837	-18%	$22,130
551 Medical Back Problems with MCC	17	$83,858	+7%	$20,692
330 Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with CC	16	$83,994	-29%	$30,878
812 Red Blood Cell Disorders without MCC	16	$35,040	-21%	$9,934
432 Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with MCC	15	$101,633	+6%	$23,592
071 Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with CC	14	$39,746	-21%	$13,338
184 Major Chest Trauma with CC	14	$40,428	-27%	$10,943
281 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with CC	14	$36,881	-27%	$10,424
470 Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of...	14	$46,412	-50%	$17,537
638 Diabetes with CC	14	$33,391	-20%	$10,019
314 Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC	13	$94,849	0%	$30,583
391 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive...	13	$46,221	-24%	$13,144
480 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with MCC	13	$183,798	+32%	$44,495
896 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation...	13	$82,602	+6%	$26,800
305 Hypertension without MCC	12	$27,239	-32%	$9,116
329 Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with MCC	12	$198,249	-8%	$45,804
389 Gastrointestinal Obstruction with CC	12	$33,031	-15%	$8,217
390 Gastrointestinal Obstruction without CC/MCC	12	$22,357	-20%	$5,998
660 Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with CC	12	$42,261	-37%	$16,150
917 Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with MCC	12	$46,916	-37%	$15,364
208 Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support <=96...	11	$144,124	+6%	$27,290
643 Endocrine Disorders with MCC	11	$59,561	-20%	$16,802
811 Red Blood Cell Disorders with MCC	11	$47,148	-31%	$13,087

Outpatient services

Service (APC)	Services	Avg charge	Medicare allowed
Comprehensive Observation Services	422	$12,420	$3,037
Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	119	$7,793	$1,797
Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage	74	$10,034	$2,708
Level 5 Urology and Related Services	69	$18,364	$5,429
Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services	62	$21,993	$6,252
Level 4 Urology and Related Services	62	$14,489	$3,728
Level 2 Upper GI Procedures	61	$9,815	$2,115
Level 3 Vascular Procedures	54	$11,867	$3,484
Level 3 Urology and Related Services	46	$10,929	$2,256
Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services	41	$42,286	$10,857
Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures	34	$12,476	$3,806
Level 5 ENT Procedures	32	$27,839	$6,432
Level 5 Airway Endoscopy	31	$35,176	$7,709
Level 1 Endovascular Procedures	28	$21,092	$3,676
Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures	25	$12,096	$3,522
Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures	24	$16,922	$3,525
Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures	21	$29,991	$7,345
Level 2 Vascular Procedures	21	$9,389	$1,804
Level 2 Urology and Related Services	19	$4,428	$769
Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures	16	$6,918	$1,720
Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures	16	$36,976	$12,012
Level 3 Lower GI Procedures	16	$12,727	$3,005
Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures	15	$41,212	$14,797
Level 1 Nerve Procedures	15	$9,579	$2,175
Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures	14	$18,010	$4,294

Against the Connecticut average

For Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC (DRG 871), Hospital of Central Connecticut, the charged $71,308 on average, 3% more than the Connecticut average of $69,366, and was paid $19,482 against a state average of $20,799. For Heart Failure and Shock with MCC (DRG 291), Hospital of Central Connecticut, the charged $53,942 on average, 5% more than the Connecticut average of $51,456, and was paid $12,779 against a state average of $13,920. For Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC (DRG 177), Hospital of Central Connecticut, the charged $57,255 on average, 3% more than the Connecticut average of $55,851, and was paid $16,258 against a state average of $17,501. For Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC (DRG 193), Hospital of Central Connecticut, the charged $56,146 on average, 14% more than the Connecticut average of $49,093, and was paid $14,165 against a state average of $14,233. For Comprehensive Observation Services (outpatient APC 8011), its average charge of $12,420 was 47% below the state average of $23,465. For Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage (outpatient APC 5072), its average charge of $7,793 was 24% below the state average of $10,228. For Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage (outpatient APC 5073), its average charge of $10,034 was 44% below the state average of $17,817. For Level 5 Urology and Related Services (outpatient APC 5375), its average charge of $18,364 was 14% below the state average of $21,291.

Price-transparency record

No action in CMS's price-transparency enforcement list (July 2026) matches this hospital's exact name, city and state. That can mean CMS has not reviewed it, or that it is listed under a different name.

Charges are the hospital's list prices averaged over its 2024 Medicare cases; payments are what those cases actually brought in. Neither is what you will pay. For a planned procedure, ask the hospital for its price estimate or, if you are uninsured or self-paying, a good-faith estimate.

Sources: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, July 2026. Checked 2026-10-24. Methodology.