MRI Scan of Pelvis 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 72197. 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 |
$284 | $98.55 | $98.55 | $247 | $101 | $96.58 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$544 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$1,379 | $85.00 | $900 | $82.00 | — | $900 | — | — | $900 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$1,614 | $68.78 | $98.55 | $437 | $50.28 | $98.55 | $113 | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$2,457 | $1,245 | $3,112 | $2,300 | $3,276 | — | $1,282 | $2,719 | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$3,591 | $4,549 | — | — | $1,775 | — | — | — | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$3,958 | $240 | $5,484 | $98.55 | $349 | $343 | $103 | $377 | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$4,896 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$5,892 | $6,997 | $6,997 | $6,849 | $6,555 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for Mri scan of pelvis 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 72197 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $329 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $284 to $5,892 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.5x 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 pelvis before and after contrast cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (CPT 72197) in Vermont range from $284 to $5,892, with a median of $2,457. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $284. 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.