How much does ct scan of chest before and after contrast cost in Vermont?

Cash prices for ct scan of chest before and after contrast (CPT 71270) in Vermont range from $196 to $3,690, with a median of $933. Prices vary widely by hospital.

Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of chest before and after contrast in Vermont?

The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $196. 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.

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CT Scan of Chest Before and After Contrast Cost in Vermont

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 71270. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $933 📉 Low $196 📈 High $3,690 🏥 9 hospitals 🏛️ 7 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $193

Hospital comparison — Vermont

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 9 of 9 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	UHC	Aetna	Cigna	BCBS	Humana	Centene	MultiPlan	Medicare
CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN	$196	$55.89	$55.89	$155	$57.01	$54.77	—	—	—
PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY	$309	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO	$498	$120	$689	$55.89	$174	$171	$58.68	$188	—
NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY	$634	$804	—	—	$314	—	—	—	—
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON	$933	$38.97	$55.89	$248	$45.15	$55.89	$64.27	—	—
NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS	$1,124	$85.00	$458	$82.00	—	$458	—	—	$458
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD	$1,511	$765	$1,913	$1,414	$2,014	—	$788	$1,672	—
MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR	$3,402	$4,039	$4,039	$3,954	$3,784	—	—	—	—
RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND	$3,690	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 71270, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $1,815 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.

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That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for Ct scan of chest before and after 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 71270 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $193 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $196 to $3,690 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.8x 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 chest before and after contrast cost in Vermont?: Cash prices for ct scan of chest before and after contrast (CPT 71270) in Vermont range from $196 to $3,690, with a median of $933. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of chest before and after contrast in Vermont?: The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $196. 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.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Vermont facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 71270 (Imaging). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.