Spinal Fusion Cost in Vermont (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a spinal fusion cost in Vermont?

For a commercially insured patient, a spinal fusion in Vermont typically runs $7,011–$31,186 once facility and physician fees are combined. The median reported facility price across 5 hospitals is $7,482. The figures draw on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

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. Spinal fusion is among the highest-cost elective surgeries, with total episode costs (implant hardware, facility, anesthesia, and post-acute care) commonly exceeding $50,000 for multi-level procedures. The implant components alone can account for $15,000–$40,000 of the facility charge, and prices vary dramatically across hospitals for identical hardware. Seeking a second surgical opinion and confirming bundled vs. itemized billing before scheduling are the most impactful steps you can take.

Example: two commercially insured patients in Brattleboro could pay ~$3,894 and ~$22,874 for the identical procedure - a $18,980 difference driven entirely by facility choice.

Where spinal fusion costs vary in Vermont

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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Cheapest Spinal Fusion Providers in Vermont

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

#	Facility	City	Price	vs Median
1	Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	Brattleboro, VT	$3,388	-$4,094
2	Central Vermont Medical Center	Berlin, VT	$3,769	-$3,713
3	University of Vermont Medical Center	Burlington, VT	$5,018	-$2,464
4	Northwestern Medical Center	VT	$24,310	+$16,828

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

How where you go changes what you pay for spinal fusion

The same spinal fusion 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.

Hospital Outpatient

$1,032–$32,145

• Facility fee $463–$24,361
• Professional fee $569–$7,784

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient

$3,957–$43,238

• Facility fee $3,388–$35,454
• Professional fee $569–$7,784

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Vermont Spinal Fusion 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.

How we calculate "Your Price"

We prioritize cash price (the self-pay rate) over the negotiated rate, and only fall back to the gross charge, the inflated list price few people actually pay, when nothing else is reported.

Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $5,018 versus $5,018 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Frequently asked questions: spinal fusion costs in Vermont

How much does a spinal fusion cost in Vermont?

Across 5 Vermont hospitals that publish prices, a spinal fusion ranges from $1,019 to $113,527, with a median of $7,482. Most facilities fall between $3,674 and $22,874. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a spinal fusion in Vermont?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Vermont data is Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington at about $463. By metro, Brattleboro has the lowest median ($6,667). 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 a spinal fusion so much cheaper at some Vermont hospitals?

Prices vary up to 111.4× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Vermont, the median cash (self-pay) price is $9,946 versus a median negotiated rate of $5,482 - about 1.8× 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 a spinal fusion 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.

Other Vermont Hospitals for Spinal Fusion

These hospitals are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals in Vermont. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider	City	Type	Est. Cost
CARLOS G. OTIS HEALTH CARE CENTER INC. 8023657920	TOWNSHEND, VT	Critical Access Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC 8023714100	BERLIN, VT	General Acute Care Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
COMMUNITY BIRTH GROUP 8003418598	RANDOLPH, VT	General Acute Care Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
COPLEY HOSPITAL 8028888888	MORRISVILLE, VT	Rural Acute Care Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
COPLEY HOSPITAL INC 8028888888	MORRISVILLE, VT	Critical Access Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
COPLEY HOSPITAL, INC 8028884231	MORRISVILLE, VT	Critical Access Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
COPLEY HOSPITAL, INC. 8028888888	MORRISVILLE, VT	Critical Access Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
COPLEY HOSPITAL, INC. 8028888888	MORRISVILLE, VT	Critical Access Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE 8028475066	BURLINGTON, VT	Women's Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE 8028472370	BURLINGTON, VT	Children's Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTHCARE 8028474333	COLCHESTER, VT	General Acute Care Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER INC 8027287000	RANDOLPH, VT	Critical Access Hospital	$1,032–$32,145 bundled est.
▼ Show 36 more Vermont hospitals GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER INC. 8027287000 RANDOLPH, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTH COUNTRY HOSPITAL 8023343260 NEWPORT, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPIAL 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL DIETARY CLINIC 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL PT GROUP 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027456800 ST. JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027485126 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC 8027485126 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC. 8027489501 LYNDONVILLE, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC. 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC. 8027488141 ST JOHNSBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER 8025245911 SAINT ALBANS, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER 8025245911 SAINT ALBANS, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC 8025245911 SAINT ALBANS, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 8025245911 SAINT ALBANS, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 8025242229 SAINT ALBANS, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 8025241074 SAINT ALBANS, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 8025245911 SAINT ALBANS, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. PORTER HOSPITAL INC 8023884701 MIDDLEBURY, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. RUTLAND HOSPITAL, INC. 8027757111 RUTLAND, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. RUTLAND HOSPITAL, INC. 8027757111 RUTLAND, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. RUTLAND HOSPITAL, INC. 8027757111 RUTLAND, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC 8028470000 BURLINGTON, VT Rural Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. VA MEDICAL CENTER 8022969363 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. VA MEDICAL CENTER 8022959363 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION WHITERIVER JUNCTION 8022959363 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER 8022959363 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VAMC 7172776565 WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT General Acute Care Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. WINDSOR HOSPITAL CORP 8026747234 WINDSOR, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est. WINDSOR HOSPITAL CORPORATION 8026747374 WINDSOR, VT Critical Access Hospital $1,032–$32,145 bundled est.

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.

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