CT Scan of Face without Contrast Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 70486. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Vermont
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 9 of 9 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | BCBS | Humana | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$165 | $38.44 | $38.44 | $96.67 | $39.21 | $37.67 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$212 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$400 | $506 | — | — | $198 | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$608 | $26.78 | $38.44 | $171 | $37.35 | $38.44 | $44.21 | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$995 | $504 | $1,260 | $931 | $1,326 | — | $519 | $1,101 | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$1,045 | $85.00 | $236 | $82.00 | — | $236 | — | — | $236 |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$1,204 | $71.41 | $1,669 | $38.44 | $104 | $102 | $40.36 | $112 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$2,233 | $2,651 | $2,651 | $2,596 | $2,484 | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$2,399 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for Ct scan of face without 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 70486 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $126 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $165 to $2,399 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.9x 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 face without contrast cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for ct scan of face without contrast (CPT 70486) in Vermont range from $165 to $2,399, with a median of $995. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of face without contrast in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $165. 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.