X-ray of Spine, 1 View Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 72020. 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 |
$25.31 | $7.27 | $7.27 | $18.20 | $7.42 | $7.12 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$40.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$45.90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$112 | $5.08 | $7.27 | $32.28 | $4.26 | $7.27 | $8.36 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$164 | $85.00 | $92.71 | $82.00 | — | $92.71 | — | — | $92.71 |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$166 | $210 | — | — | $81.95 | — | — | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$309 | $157 | $391 | $289 | $412 | — | $161 | $342 | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$368 | $59.12 | $511 | $7.27 | $18.51 | $84.46 | $7.63 | $92.91 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$386 | $458 | $458 | $448 | $429 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for X-ray of spine, 1 view — 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 72020 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $23.21 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $25.31 to $386 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 7.1x 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 spine, 1 view cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for x-ray of spine, 1 view (CPT 72020) in Vermont range from $25.31 to $386, with a median of $164. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of spine, 1 view in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $25.31. 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.