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C-Section Cost in Connecticut (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $19,837 on average without insurance in Connecticut, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 20 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $18,933 to $38,919 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.

20 hospitals in Connecticut report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $19,837.

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Hospitals

in Connecticut

Average List Price

$28,639

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$19,837

31% below list price

Price Range

$18,933 – $38,919

2.1x spread

Hospital Prices in Connecticut

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	NEW LONDON	$33,980	$12,233-64%	$630 – $33,980	0.1/10
SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	WATERBURY	$24,522	$13,487-45%	$7,709 – $22,592	0.1/10
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BRIDGEPORT	$33,290	$17,311-48%	$3,329 – $29,240	0.1/10
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION - Voluntary non-profit - Private	GREENWICH	$33,980	$17,670-48%	$4,757 – $30,582	0.1/10
CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	TORRINGTON	$18,933	$18,933	$4,455 – $14,728	0.1/10
MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	MERIDEN	$20,046	$20,046	$8,840 – $18,375	0.1/10
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	NEW HAVEN	$34,712	$20,480-41%	$7,475 – $31,241	0.1/10
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	HARTFORD	$38,919	$21,405-45%	$4,760 – $23,330	0.1/10
WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other	NORWICH	$22,282	$22,282	$8,916 – $19,800	0.1/10
THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT Voluntary non-profit - Other	NEW BRITAIN	$22,434	$22,434	$2,371 – $19,800	0.1/10
ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	BRIDGEPORT	$31,930	$31,930	$9,927 – $19,800	0.1/10
BRISTOL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	BRISTOL	N/A	N/A	$4,353 – $18,565	0.1/10
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PUTNAM	N/A	N/A	—	0.1/10
WATERBURY HOSPITAL Proprietary	WATERBURY	N/A	N/A	$13,020 – $18,250	0.1/10
SHARON HOSPITAL Proprietary	SHARON	N/A	N/A	$6,726 – $22,555	0.1/10
NORWALK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	NORWALK	N/A	N/A	$14,843 – $28,450	0.1/10
JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECT Government - Local	FARMINGTON	N/A	N/A	$3,373 – $17,604	0.1/10
DANBURY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	DANBURY	N/A	N/A	$14,449 – $18,508	0.1/10
ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	VERNON	N/A	N/A	$11,643 – $16,229	0.1/10
MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	MANCHESTER	N/A	N/A	$11,620 – $16,229	0.1/10

LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

NEW LONDON, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$33,980

Cash Price

$12,233-64%

Negotiated Range

$630 – $33,980

SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL

WATERBURY, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$24,522

Cash Price

$13,487-45%

Negotiated Range

$7,709 – $22,592

BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL

BRIDGEPORT, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$33,290

Cash Price

$17,311-48%

Negotiated Range

$3,329 – $29,240

GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -

GREENWICH, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$33,980

Cash Price

$17,670-48%

Negotiated Range

$4,757 – $30,582

CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL

TORRINGTON, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$18,933

Cash Price

$18,933

Negotiated Range

$4,455 – $14,728

MIDSTATE MEDICAL CENTER

MERIDEN, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$20,046

Cash Price

$20,046

Negotiated Range

$8,840 – $18,375

YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL

NEW HAVEN, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$34,712

Cash Price

$20,480-41%

Negotiated Range

$7,475 – $31,241

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

HARTFORD, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$38,919

Cash Price

$21,405-45%

Negotiated Range

$4,760 – $23,330

WILLIAM W BACKUS HOSPITAL

NORWICH, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$22,282

Cash Price

$22,282

Negotiated Range

$8,916 – $19,800

THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT

NEW BRITAIN, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$22,434

Cash Price

$22,434

Negotiated Range

$2,371 – $19,800

ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER

BRIDGEPORT, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$31,930

Cash Price

$31,930

Negotiated Range

$9,927 – $19,800

BRISTOL HOSPITAL

BRISTOL, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,353 – $18,565

DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL

PUTNAM, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

WATERBURY HOSPITAL

WATERBURY, CT · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$13,020 – $18,250

SHARON HOSPITAL

SHARON, CT · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,726 – $22,555

NORWALK HOSPITAL

NORWALK, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$14,843 – $28,450

JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECT

FARMINGTON, CT · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,373 – $17,604

DANBURY HOSPITAL

DANBURY, CT · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$14,449 – $18,508

ROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL

VERNON, CT · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$11,643 – $16,229

MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MANCHESTER, CT · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$11,620 – $16,229

C-Section Cost by City in Connecticut

Hartford

C-Section Cost in Other States

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What Affects C-Section Cost in Connecticut

Hospital charges for c-section in Connecticut vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.

For c-section in Connecticut, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.

Based on data from 20 hospitals in Connecticut, c-section prices range from $18,933 to $38,919 — a 2.1x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Connecticut

C-section in Connecticut can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.

Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Connecticut

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access c-section at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Connecticut offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Connecticut, the average cash price for c-section is $19,837, which is 31% lower than the average list price of $28,639. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions About C-Section Cost in Connecticut

How much does C-Section cost in Connecticut?▼

The average cash price for c-section in Connecticut is $19,837. Prices range from $18,933 to $38,919 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do C-Section prices vary so much in Connecticut?▼

Hospital prices for c-section in Connecticut differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper C-Section by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Connecticut, the average cash price for c-section is $19,837, which is 31% below the average list price of $28,639. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for C-Section in Connecticut?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Connecticut offers the lowest cash price for c-section. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover C-Section?▼

Most health insurance plans cover c-section when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.