Therapy Procedure Using a Positive Pressure Ventilator Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Vermont hospitals. CPT 94660. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Vermont
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | BCBS | Humana | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$95.25 | $121 | — | — | $47.09 | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$205 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$270 | $42.75 | $34.41 | $230 | $35.10 | $34.41 | $39.57 | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$293 | $148 | $371 | $274 | $390 | — | $153 | $324 | — |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$398 | $59.98 | $34.41 | $144 | $35.10 | $33.72 | — | — | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$427 | $195 | $591 | $34.41 | $71.22 | $195 | $36.13 | $234 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$562 | $668 | $668 | $654 | $626 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$577 | $85.00 | $214 | $82.00 | — | $214 | — | — | $214 |
That is the median of what the 8 Vermont hospitals above publish for Therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator — 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 94660 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $67.73 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $95.25 to $577 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.3x 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 therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator (CPT 94660) in Vermont range from $95.25 to $577, with a median of $293. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $95.25. 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.