X-ray Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 6 Views Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 72114. 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 |
$53.77 | $13.89 | $13.89 | $34.33 | $14.17 | $13.61 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$76.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$99.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$130 | $165 | — | — | $64.52 | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$284 | $9.70 | $13.89 | $61.72 | $10.35 | $13.89 | $15.97 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$290 | $85.00 | $112 | $82.00 | — | $112 | — | — | $112 |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$664 | $71.41 | $920 | $13.89 | $60.06 | $102 | $14.58 | $112 | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$687 | $348 | $870 | $643 | $916 | — | $359 | $760 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$1,331 | $1,581 | $1,581 | $1,548 | $1,481 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views — 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 72114 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $60.79 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $53.77 to $1,331 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.7x 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 x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views (CPT 72114) in Vermont range from $53.77 to $1,331, with a median of $284. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $53.77. 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.