Prices at 7 hospitals in Vermont, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $426 — 23% above the US median ($347), roughly 5.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Medical Center | Randolph, VT | $343 | $382 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | $361 | $392 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | — |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital | Windsor, VT | $426 | $491 | — | — | — |
| Copley Hospital | Morrisville, VT | $448 | $324 | ★ 2/5 | 132 min | — |
| Grace Cottage Hospital | Townshend, VT | $616 | $713 | — | 107 min | — |
| Springfield Hospital | Springfield, VT | $796 | $918 | — | — | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $426 — about 5.1× the Medicare rate ($84). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($167).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $560 list price could save about $134 (24%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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