CT Chest Cost in Vermont (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a ct chest cost in Vermont?
A ct chest in Vermont is priced differently for each type of coverage. With commercial insurance it typically runs $226–$555, facility and physician fees combined. Medicare pays one national rate to every provider, and you generally owe about 20% of it (around $21) after the Part B deductible. Without insurance, posted hospital cash prices run $95–$842. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.
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Where ct chest costs vary in Vermont
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Cheapest CT Chest Providers in Vermont
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($337) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington, VT | $124 | $213 below |
| 2 | University of Vermont Medical Center Inc | Burlington, VT | $154 | $183 below |
| 3 | Central Vermont Medical Center Inc | Berlin, VT | $167 | $170 below |
| 4 | Northwestern Medical Center | VT | $302 | $35 below |
| 5 | Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | $303 | $34 below |
| 6 | NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER INC | VT | $371 | $34 above |
| 7 | Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc. | St. Johnsbury, VT | $399 | $62 above |
| 8 | Rutland_Regional_Medical_Center | Rutland, VT | $430 | $93 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
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Quick take
- Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is the lowest-cost option at $124 - $213 below the median posted price ($337), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $337, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Independent imaging centers often charge much less than hospital outpatient departments for the same scan and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $89 to $179 | $107 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 13 | $36 to $414 | $186 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 14 | $95 to $842 | $337 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont | 10 | $21 to $386 | $139 |
| Cigna | 13 | $19 to $460 | $111 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 11 | $27 to $520 | $426 |
| Aetna | 7 | $76 to $474 | $132 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Medicare in Vermont?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for CT Chest is about $89 to $179 (typically near $107). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $21 on a $107 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does an CT Chest cost with insurance in Vermont?
Across 13 Vermont hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for CT Chest average $36 to $414 per hospital, with a median near $186. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does an CT Chest cost without insurance in Vermont?
Cash (self-pay) prices for CT Chest at 14 Vermont hospitals range from $95 to $842, with a median of $337. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont negotiated rates for CT Chest at 10 Vermont hospitals range from $21 to $386, with a median near $139. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Cigna in Vermont?
Cigna negotiated rates for CT Chest at 13 Vermont hospitals range from $19 to $460, with a median near $111. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an CT Chest cost with UnitedHealthcare in Vermont?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for CT Chest at 11 Vermont hospitals range from $27 to $520, with a median near $426. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How much does an CT Chest cost with Aetna in Vermont?
Aetna negotiated rates for CT Chest at 7 Vermont hospitals range from $76 to $474, with a median near $132. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for ct chest
The same ct chest bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $73–$2,418
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $124–$681
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- technical_component $169–$353
- professional_interpretation $87–$232
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
The University of Vermont Health Network effectively dominates Vermont's hospital market, with limited competitive alternatives statewide. Vermont's all-payer ACO model and its history of near-single-payer reform have created a more price-regulated environment than most states. Prices here are relatively compressed compared to New England neighbors, but not dramatically below the regional average. CT chest pricing is almost entirely driven by site of service - the identical scan costs 3–6× more at a hospital outpatient department than at an independent imaging center. Most commercial payers reimburse at the same negotiated rate regardless of setting, so choosing an independent imaging center captures the full savings without sacrificing clinical quality. For non-urgent scans, calling ahead to compare cash prices across freestanding centers is the single most effective cost lever.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $850, including Grace Cottage Hospital at $2,418, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $337 versus $302 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Whether the scan happens in a hospital outpatient department (which adds a separate facility fee) or a freestanding imaging center is usually the single biggest driver of price for this procedure.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$427 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$85 |
| Out-of-network provider | $939+ |
Frequently asked questions: CT Chest costs in Vermont
How much does a CT Chest cost in Vermont?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $68, with most facilities between $31 and $93 (based on 13 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). That is the hospital's negotiated rate alone; with physician fees, a commercially insured patient's full episode is typically $226–$555. Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Vermont hospitals run $95–$842; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a CT Chest in Vermont?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Vermont data is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington at about $124. By metro, Brattleboro has the lowest median ($193). Independent imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a CT Chest so much cheaper at some Vermont hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 3× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Vermont, the median cash (self-pay) price is $337 versus a median negotiated rate of $186 - about 1.8× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a CT Chest in Vermont?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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What matters before you schedule
Imaging center vs. hospital
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than independent imaging centers for the same ct chest - same outcome, very different bill. The ER charges the most of any setting and should only be used when the situation is medically urgent. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.
With vs. without contrast
Which type your doctor orders for this ct chest changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A standard ct chest with no contrast dye - the most common and lowest-cost version.
This is shoppable
CT Chest is elective and schedulable, so you have time to compare facilities before booking - hospital outpatient prices often run 2-4x higher than alternative settings for the identical clinical outcome.
What to ask before you book
Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for ct chest before you schedule.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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