CT Scan of Upper Spine without Contrast Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 72125. 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 |
$166 | $44.58 | $44.58 | $113 | $45.47 | $43.69 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$247 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$400 | $506 | — | — | $198 | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$614 | $31.04 | $44.58 | $198 | $33.56 | $44.58 | $51.27 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$1,045 | $85.00 | $236 | $82.00 | — | $236 | — | — | $236 |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$1,204 | $71.41 | $1,669 | $44.58 | $104 | $102 | $46.81 | $112 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$2,320 | $2,755 | $2,755 | $2,697 | $2,581 | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$2,383 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$2,774 | $1,405 | $3,513 | $2,596 | $3,698 | — | $1,447 | $3,069 | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for Ct scan of upper spine 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 72125 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $128 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $166 to $2,774 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.1x 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 upper spine without contrast cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for ct scan of upper spine without contrast (CPT 72125) in Vermont range from $166 to $2,774, with a median of $1,045. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ct scan of upper spine without contrast in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $166. 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.