X-ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 9 Vermont hospitals. CPT 73552. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$37.80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$40.63 | $8.24 | $8.24 | $20.62 | $8.40 | $8.08 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$46.00 | $5.75 | $8.24 | $12.80 | $9.48 | $7.83 | $7.42 | $43.70 | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$163 | $5.75 | $8.24 | $36.59 | $8.06 | $8.24 | $9.48 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$294 | $85.00 | $92.71 | $82.00 | — | $92.71 | — | — | $92.71 |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$328 | $166 | $415 | $307 | $437 | — | $171 | $363 | — |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$368 | $59.12 | $511 | $8.24 | $27.49 | $84.46 | $8.65 | $92.91 | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$466 | $554 | $554 | $542 | $519 | — | — | — | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$677 | $858 | — | — | $335 | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 9 Vermont hospitals above publish for X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 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 73552 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $35.12 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $37.80 to $677 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 8.4x 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 thigh bone, minimum 2 views cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (CPT 73552) in Vermont range from $37.80 to $677, with a median of $294. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $37.80. 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.