MRI Scan of Blood Vessels of Head without Contrast Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 70544. 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 |
$151 | $53.47 | $53.47 | $135 | $54.54 | $52.40 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$297 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$1,027 | $37.24 | $53.47 | $240 | $26.73 | $53.47 | $61.49 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$1,334 | $85.00 | $569 | $82.00 | — | $569 | — | — | $569 |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$1,517 | $768 | $1,921 | $1,419 | $2,022 | — | $791 | $1,678 | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$2,364 | $162 | $3,276 | $53.47 | $237 | $232 | $56.14 | $255 | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$3,004 | $3,806 | — | — | $1,485 | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$3,461 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$4,552 | $5,406 | $5,406 | $5,292 | $5,064 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for Mri scan of blood vessels of head 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 70544 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $211 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $151 to $4,552 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.2x 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 mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast (CPT 70544) in Vermont range from $151 to $4,552, with a median of $1,517. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $151. 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.