X-ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views Cost in Vermont
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 10 Vermont hospitals. CPT 72040. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Vermont
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 10 of 10 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | UHC | Aetna | Cigna | BCBS | Humana | Centene | MultiPlan | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BERLIN |
$30.97 | $10.17 | $10.17 | $25.46 | $10.37 | $9.97 | — | — | — |
| GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL TOWNSHEND |
$42.00 | $45.00 | $50.00 | $49.00 | $52.00 | $16.00 | — | — | — |
| PORTER MEDICAL CENTER MIDDLEBURY |
$57.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RUTLAND |
$68.40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER BURLINGTON |
$181 | $7.08 | $10.17 | $45.18 | $6.46 | $10.17 | $11.70 | — | — |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER SAINT ALBANS |
$205 | $85.00 | $92.71 | $82.00 | — | $92.71 | — | — | $92.71 |
| BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BRATTLEBORO |
$368 | $59.12 | $511 | $10.17 | $32.56 | $84.46 | $10.68 | $92.91 | — |
| NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL ST. JOHNSBURY |
$643 | $814 | — | — | $318 | — | — | — | — |
| MOUNT ASCUTNEY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER WINDSOR |
$653 | $775 | $775 | $759 | $726 | — | — | — | — |
| SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD |
$808 | $409 | $1,023 | $756 | $1,077 | — | $422 | $894 | — |
That is the median of what the 10 Vermont hospitals above publish for X-ray of upper 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 72040 in Vermont, Medicare reimburses about $39.10 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Vermont range from $30.97 to $808 — 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 upper spine, 2-3 views cost in Vermont?
- Cash prices for x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (CPT 72040) in Vermont range from $30.97 to $808, with a median of $181. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views in Vermont?
- The cheapest Vermont hospital published cash price for this procedure is $30.97. 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.