X-ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 72170. 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 |
$26.92 | $7.91 | $7.91 | $19.82 | $8.07 | $7.75 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$44.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$51.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$128 | $5.52 | $7.91 | $35.15 | $5.16 | $7.91 | $9.10 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$178 | $85.00 | $112 | $82.00 | — | $112 | — | — | $112 |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$400 | $475 | $475 | $465 | $445 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$431 | $546 | — | — | $213 | — | — | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$521 | $264 | $659 | $487 | $694 | — | $272 | $576 | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$664 | $71.41 | $920 | $7.91 | $24.26 | $102 | $8.31 | $112 | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 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 72170 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $27.51 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $26.92 to $664 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 6.5x 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 pelvis, 1-2 views cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (CPT 72170) in Vermont range from $26.92 to $664, with a median of $178. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $26.92. 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.