X-ray of Both Hips, 2 Views Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Vermont hospitals. CPT 73521. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$39.33 | $10.17 | $10.17 | $25.46 | $10.37 | $9.97 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$57.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$68.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$129 | $85.00 | $112 | $82.00 | — | $112 | — | — | $112 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$189 | $7.08 | $10.17 | $45.18 | $9.82 | $10.17 | $11.70 | — | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$664 | $71.41 | $920 | $10.17 | $33.96 | $102 | $10.68 | $112 | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$1,132 | $1,434 | — | — | $560 | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$1,258 | $1,493 | $1,493 | $1,462 | $1,399 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 8 Vermont hospitals above publish for X-ray of both hips, 2 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 73521 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $41.08 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $39.33 to $1,258 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.1x 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 of both hips, 2 views cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for x-ray of both hips, 2 views (CPT 73521) in Vermont range from $39.33 to $1,258, with a median of $129. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of both hips, 2 views in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $39.33. 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.