CT Scan of Blood Vessels of Lower Leg with Contrast Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Vermont hospitals. CPT 73706. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Vermont
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | BCBS | Humana | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$238 | $84.33 | $84.33 | $211 | $86.02 | $82.64 | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$634 | $803 | — | — | $313 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$823 | $85.00 | $458 | $82.00 | — | $458 | — | — | $458 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$1,539 | $58.86 | $84.33 | $374 | $62.80 | $84.33 | $96.98 | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$1,698 | $860 | $2,151 | $1,589 | $2,264 | — | $886 | $1,879 | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$2,160 | $120 | $2,993 | $84.33 | $174 | $171 | $88.55 | $188 | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$3,185 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$4,410 | $5,236 | $5,236 | $5,126 | $4,906 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 8 Vermont hospitals above publish for Ct scan of blood vessels of lower leg with contrast — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 73706 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $316 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $238 to $4,410 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.9x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does ct scan of blood vessels of lower leg with contrast cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for ct scan of blood vessels of lower leg with contrast (CPT 73706) in Vermont range from $238 to $4,410, with a median of $1,539. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of blood vessels of lower leg with contrast in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $238. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.