Routine Electrocardiogram Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 11 Vermont hospitals. CPT 93005. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Vermont
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 11 of 11 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | BCBS | Humana | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$24.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRATTLEBORO RETREAT BRATTLEBORO |
$31.82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$32.25 | $40.85 | — | — | $15.94 | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$70.00 | $4.03 | $5.95 | $22.99 | $6.07 | $5.95 | $6.84 | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$84.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$92.73 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $19.12 | $6.07 | $5.83 | — | — | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$115 | $56.98 | $159 | $5.95 | $10.78 | $56.98 | $6.25 | $68.38 | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$130 | $62.55 | $62.55 | $62.55 | — | $62.55 | — | — | $62.55 |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$196 | $99.00 | $248 | $183 | $261 | — | $102 | $217 | — |
| GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL TOWNSHEND |
$286 | $307 | $346 | $339 | $357 | $107 | — | — | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$298 | $353 | $353 | $346 | $331 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 11 Vermont hospitals above publish for Routine electrocardiogram — 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 93005 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $6.78 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $24.00 to $298 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 13.7x 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 routine electrocardiogram cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for routine electrocardiogram (CPT 93005) in Vermont range from $24.00 to $298, with a median of $92.73. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest routine electrocardiogram in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $24.00. 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.