Ultrasound Study of One Arm or Leg Veins with Compression and Maneuvers Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 93971. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$24.75 | $31.35 | — | — | $12.24 | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$60.34 | $19.56 | $19.56 | $49.77 | $19.95 | $19.17 | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$61.20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$79.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$204 | $102 | $283 | $19.56 | $104 | $102 | $20.54 | $122 | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$499 | $13.69 | $19.56 | $75.97 | $17.04 | $19.56 | $22.49 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$516 | $85.00 | $112 | $82.00 | — | $112 | — | — | $112 |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$567 | $287 | $718 | $531 | $756 | — | $296 | $627 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$678 | $806 | $806 | $789 | $755 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers — 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 93971 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $114 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $24.75 to $678 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.8x 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 ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (CPT 93971) in Vermont range from $24.75 to $678, with a median of $204. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $24.75. 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.