Echocardiogram Cost in Vermont (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a echocardiogram cost in Vermont?
You could pay $138 or $233 for the same echocardiogram in Vermont — depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 9 reporting hospitals is $166. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
The same echocardiogram that costs $120 at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc. in St. Johnsbury reaches $8,119 at University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington — a 67.7× gap across the 9 Vermont hospitals reporting prices. A typical Vermont facility lands around $166 — most sit in the $135–$233 band. Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $166 versus a median negotiated rate of $52 — about 3.2× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill.
A missing prior authorization can turn a covered echocardiogram into a denied claim — and the same study is one bill or two.
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Forecast your out-of-pocket cost
- Lower-cost hospitals (bottom 25%): under $135
- Median hospital: $166
- Higher-cost hospitals (top 30%): $233+
That's a 2× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.
- Patient A (higher-rate plan or out-of-network): ~$233
- Patient B (lower-rate in-network plan): ~$138
Where echocardiogram costs vary in Vermont
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Cheapest Echocardiogram Providers in Vermont
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc. | St. Johnsbury, VT | $130 | -$36 |
| 2 | Porter Hospital | Middlebury, VT | $134 | -$32 |
| 3 | Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington, VT | $139 | -$27 |
| 4 | Central Vermont Medical Center | Berlin, VT | $148 | -$18 |
| 5 | Northwestern Medical Center | VT | $183 | +$17 |
| 6 | Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | $186 | +$20 |
| 7 | Springfield Hospital | Springfield, VT | $344 | +$178 |
| 8 | University of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington, VT | $348 | +$182 |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.
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What you'll actually pay — example scenarios
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met (pay in full) | ~$166 |
| Deductible met — 20% coinsurance | ~$33 |
| Out-of-network provider | $365+ |
Based on the state median facility price of $166. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →
What this means for you
If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.
That means:
- You should verify your hospital is in-network before an elective visit when possible
- The cheapest facility can save you $43+ vs. the median.
This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.
Lower-cost options in Vermont start around $135 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $135 and $304. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.
If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc. in St. Johnsbury (cash price from $130); Porter Hospital in Middlebury (cash price from $134); Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington (cash price from $139). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
How where you go changes what you pay for echocardiogram
The same echocardiogram 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 $123–$1,785
- Professional fee $146–$928
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $130–$183
- Professional fee $146–$928
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Best value hospitals (lowest prices): North Country Hospital: $123; Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc.: $130; Porter Hospital: $134
- Most expensive (outpatient): University of Vermont Medical Center: ~$348; Springfield Hospital: ~$344
→ Choosing the right facility can save $43+ vs. the state median.
Vermont Echocardiogram prices by facility
All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.
- Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
- Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
- Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay
This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.
| # | Facility | City | Your Price | vs Median | Gross Charge |
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| #1 | North Country Hospital | VT | $123 | -$43 | $154–$1,476 |
| #2 | Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc. | St. Johnsbury, VT | $130 | -$36 | $120–$5,604 |
| #3 | Porter Hospital | Middlebury, VT | $134 | -$32 | $134 |
| #4 | Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington, VT | $139 | -$27 | $122–$199 |
| #5 | Central Vermont Medical Center | Berlin, VT | $148 | -$18 | $148–$715 |
| #6 | Northwestern Medical Center | VT | $183 | +$17 | $390–$2,974 |
| #7 | Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | $186 | +$20 | $186–$4,124 |
| #8 | Springfield Hospital | Springfield, VT | $344 | +$178 | $458–$586 |
| #9 | University of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington, VT | $348 | +$182 | $348–$8,119 |
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Where you can save the most on echocardiogram in Vermont
These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.
| Facility | City | Your Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Hospital | VT | $123 | -$43 |
| Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Inc. | St. Johnsbury, VT | $130 | -$36 |
| Porter Hospital | Middlebury, VT | $134 | -$32 |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington, VT | $139 | -$27 |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Berlin, VT | $148 | -$18 |
How to choose a lower-cost facility
- Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
- Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Most expensive echocardiogram providers in Vermont
These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.
| Facility | City | Price | vs Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington, VT | $348 | +$182 |
| Springfield Hospital | Springfield, VT | $344 | +$178 |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | $186 | +$20 |
| Northwestern Medical Center | VT | $183 | +$17 |
| Central Vermont Medical Center | Berlin, VT | $148 | -$18 |
Why prices vary this much
A small number of hospitals (1) report very high prices above $558, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.
Setting drives much of the gap in Vermont: the median outpatient price is $166 versus $141 inpatient, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Vermont facilities reporting prices, 3 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $135) while 3 sit in a high-cost tier ($304 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.
The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.
Learn more:
→ Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
→ How to read your medical bill
→ Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it
How insurance changes what you actually pay
Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.
Understand your cost before you go:
→ Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
→ EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
→ How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)
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Frequently asked questions: echocardiogram costs in Vermont
How much does an echocardiogram cost in Vermont?
Across 9 Vermont hospitals that publish prices, an echocardiogram ranges from $120 to $8,119, with a median of $166. Most facilities fall between $135 and $233. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get an echocardiogram in Vermont?
Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Vermont data is North Country Hospital at about $123. Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data — ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is an echocardiogram so much cheaper at some Vermont hospitals?
Prices vary up to 67.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Vermont, the median cash (self-pay) price is $166 versus a median negotiated rate of $52 — about 3.2× higher. Asking for the cash price or 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 an echocardiogram 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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Other Vermont Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Echocardiogram
These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Vermont. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.
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ACTD,LLC
8024885350 |
COLCHESTER, VT | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CARLOS G. OTIS HEALTH CARE CENTER INC.
8023657920 |
TOWNSHEND, VT | Critical Access Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC
8023714100 |
BERLIN, VT | General Acute Care Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP
8003418598 |
RANDOLPH, VT | General Acute Care Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COPLEY HOSPITAL
8028888888 |
MORRISVILLE, VT | Rural Acute Care Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COPLEY HOSPITAL INC
8028888888 |
MORRISVILLE, VT | Critical Access Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COPLEY HOSPITAL, INC
8028884231 |
MORRISVILLE, VT | Critical Access Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COPLEY HOSPITAL, INC.
8028888888 |
MORRISVILLE, VT | Critical Access Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COPLEY HOSPITAL, INC.
8028888888 |
MORRISVILLE, VT | Critical Access Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DANIELSON SURGICAL ASSOCIATES
8027482984 |
ST JOHNSBURY, VT | Ambulatory Surgical Center | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE
8028475066 |
BURLINGTON, VT | Women's Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE
8028472370 |
BURLINGTON, VT | Children's Hospital | $269–$2,713 bundled est. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
Where You Get an Echocardiogram Matters
Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure — same outcome, very different bill.
Hospital Outpatient Department
Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for an echocardiogram. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.
Independent Imaging Center
Independent Imaging Center typically carries the lowest typical price for an echocardiogram. Freestanding radiology centers. Technical component billed by center; professional (radiologist read) billed separately. You can shop here — call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.
Physician Office
Physician Office typically carries the lowest typical price for an echocardiogram. Professional fee only. No separate facility fee unless provider-based designation.
Emergency Room Echocardiogram
An Echocardiogram performed in the emergency department can run 2–5× the cost of the identical scan at an outpatient or independent facility, because a hospital facility fee stacks on top. Use the ER only when the situation is medically urgent — it is not a setting where you can shop on price.
Echocardiogram Cost by Type
Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code — and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.
Complete Echo with Doppler (TTE)
A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93306 — the standard complete study.
Echo without Doppler
A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93307.
Limited / Follow-up Echo
A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93308.
Stress Echocardiogram
A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. CPT 93350 — echo performed with cardiac stress.
This Procedure Is Shoppable — Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands
Echocardiogram is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities — and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP, Imaging Center, Office for identical clinical outcomes.
How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate — it's usually 20–50% below the list price.
Prior Authorization Is Usually Required
Most commercial and Medicare Advantage plans require pre-approval for echocardiogram before scheduling. If your doctor submits the order without prior authorization — or if the authorization lapses — your insurer can deny the entire claim, leaving you responsible for the full cost.
Action step: Call the member services number on your insurance card before scheduling. Ask: "Does this procedure require prior authorization?" Get the authorization number in writing and confirm it's attached to the claim before your appointment.
Who performs this: Echocardiogram is typically performed by a Cardiology. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge — you will likely receive separate bills from each.
CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. If you've received a bill for this procedure:
→ Analyze your medical bill for errors
→ How to negotiate your medical bills
→ Track and manage your healthcare costs (free account)
A missing prior authorization can turn a covered echocardiogram into a denied claim — and the same study is one bill or two.
The free toolkit shows you:
- ✓ Why prior authorization is the most preventable echo billing surprise — and how to confirm it
- ✓ Why a facility splits into a technical bill and a separate cardiologist bill (an office bills one global fee)
- ✓ How the interpreting cardiologist can be out-of-network even at an in-network facility
- ✓ Why a hospital outpatient department costs far more than a cardiology office or imaging center
- ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line
Free for patients — takes 30 seconds to get.
We'll email it to you immediately. No account required, no spam.
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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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