X-ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 72082. 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 |
$50.92 | $14.22 | $14.22 | $36.42 | $14.50 | $13.94 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$79.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$84.60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$205 | $85.00 | $112 | $82.00 | — | $112 | — | — | $112 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$322 | $9.93 | $14.22 | $63.16 | $13.74 | $14.22 | $16.35 | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$442 | $560 | — | — | $218 | — | — | — | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$664 | $71.41 | $920 | $14.22 | $57.77 | $102 | $14.93 | $112 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$1,236 | $1,468 | $1,468 | $1,437 | $1,375 | — | — | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$2,030 | $1,028 | $2,571 | $1,900 | $2,706 | — | $1,059 | $2,246 | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 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 72082 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $70.71 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $50.92 to $2,030 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 4.6x 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 entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72082) in Vermont range from $50.92 to $2,030, with a median of $322. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $50.92. 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.