Prices at 5 hospitals in Vermont, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$80
Chargemaster (median)
$165
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$77
Medicare pays
$30
Typical cash range: $58 – $157.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington, VT | $54 | — | ★ 3/5 |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital | Windsor, VT | $67 | $77 | — |
| Brattleboro Retreat | Brattleboro, VT | $92 | — | — |
| Springfield Hospital | Springfield, VT | $185 | $137 | — |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.