Cost of a Chest CT Scan Visit
in Vermont
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Vermont's rural geography and limited specialist density create unique challenges for accessing imaging services, with many residents traveling to Burlington or regional medical centers for advanced diagnostics. Chest CT Scan patients typically pay between $49 and $516, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $143 based on negotiated insurance rates across 346 active providers statewide. Browse all providers in Vermont to compare costs and find the most convenient location for your imaging needs.
Average
$236
Median
$143
Lowest
$49
Highest
$516
Providers
346
22% below national average
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How does ct chest compare to related procedures in Vermont?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Brain MRI of the brain with and without contrast | 70553 | $82 | $265 | $983 | 345 |
| MRI Knee MRI of the knee without contrast | 73721 | $57 | $167 | $617 | 342 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine MRI of the lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $63 | $156 | $583 | 341 |
| CT Abdomen & Pelvis CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74177 | $73 | $227 | $848 | 354 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 71260 — CT chest with contrast). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 71260 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 71260 (CT chest with contrast), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 71260 covers: the provider's professional fee for ct chest. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Chest CT Scan Visit Costs Vary Across Vermont
Vermont's healthcare costs run approximately 15% above national averages, reflecting the challenges of delivering specialized services across a predominantly rural state with limited population density. The concentration of advanced imaging equipment in a few regional centers creates cost pressures while ensuring access to high-quality diagnostic services for the state's 630,000 residents.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Burlington's Chittenden County hosts the majority of Vermont's advanced imaging capabilities, including the state's major medical centers and specialty practices. Rural counties often require patients to travel significant distances for chest CT scans, with some areas served primarily by critical access hospitals that may not offer 24/7 imaging services. This geographic concentration can drive up costs in urban areas while limiting options for rural residents.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based imaging centers dominate Vermont's market, with the University of Vermont Medical Center and other health systems operating most high-end CT equipment statewide. These hospital affiliations often result in higher facility fees compared to independent imaging centers, reflecting the overhead costs of maintaining complex medical facilities in a small state. The limited number of freestanding imaging centers reduces competitive pricing pressure across the market.
Insurance Market Competition in Vermont
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Care control the majority of the state's insurance market, creating relatively stable but limited competition in rate negotiations with imaging providers. This concentration gives these insurers significant leverage in negotiating facility fees, but also means patients have fewer insurance options if they're dissatisfied with coverage policies. The small market size limits the entry of new insurers, maintaining the status quo in pricing dynamics.
Physician Supply and Demand in Vermont
With 346 active providers offering chest CT services across Vermont, the state maintains adequate capacity for routine imaging needs, though subspecialty expertise remains concentrated in Burlington and a few regional centers. This provider distribution reflects Vermont's challenge of attracting specialists to rural areas while maintaining access to essential diagnostic services. Wait times for routine scans are generally reasonable, but urgent imaging may require travel to larger facilities with 24/7 capabilities.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Chest CT Scan Costs in Vermont
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 71260)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota Range: $118 – $7,881 | $2,723 |
| 2 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $7,881 | $2,711 |
| 3 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $863 | $363 |
| 4 | Georgia Range: $61 – $699 | $319 |
| 5 | Wyoming Range: $54 – $598 | $287 |
| 6 | Nevada Range: $80 – $453 | $272 |
| 7 | Maine Range: $93 – $439 | $262 |
| 8 | Nebraska Range: $108 – $415 | $246 |
| 9 | Hawaii Range: $67 – $348 | $243 |
| 10 | New Mexico Range: $52 – $505 | $242 |
| 11 | Iowa Range: $73 – $424 | $237 |
| 12 | Vermont Range: $49 – $516 | $236 |
| 13 | North Carolina Range: $60 – $443 | $233 |
| 14 | New Hampshire Range: $67 – $446 | $232 |
| 15 | Massachusetts Range: $64 – $454 | $230 |
| 16 | Rhode Island Range: $54 – $454 | $226 |
| 17 | Alaska Range: $54 – $449 | $224 |
| 18 | District of Columbia Range: $49 – $454 | $223 |
| 19 | Colorado Range: $55 – $441 | $218 |
| 20 | Utah Range: $54 – $374 | $212 |
| 21 | California Range: $25 – $521 | $210 |
| 22 | Indiana Range: $54 – $411 | $206 |
| 23 | New York Range: $42 – $443 | $205 |
| 24 | Washington Range: $54 – $384 | $203 |
| 25 | Michigan Range: $57 – $356 | $195 |
| 26 | Illinois Range: $64 – $346 | $192 |
| 27 | Tennessee Range: $61 – $333 | $188 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania Range: $50 – $389 | $185 |
| 29 | West Virginia Range: $64 – $317 | $184 |
| 30 | Virginia Range: $41 – $371 | $182 |
| 31 | Idaho Range: $54 – $321 | $182 |
| 32 | New Jersey Range: $41 – $371 | $181 |
| 33 | Connecticut Range: $54 – $389 | $179 |
| 34 | Texas Range: $54 – $345 | $178 |
| 35 | South Carolina Range: $54 – $339 | $178 |
| 36 | Kansas Range: $59 – $324 | $178 |
| 37 | Oregon Range: $70 – $291 | $177 |
| 38 | South Dakota Range: $134 – $222 | $175 |
| 39 | Alabama Range: $48 – $332 | $173 |
| 40 | Delaware Range: $61 – $273 | $170 |
| 41 | Louisiana Range: $48 – $288 | $169 |
| 42 | Kentucky Range: $54 – $335 | $169 |
| 43 | Arkansas Range: $61 – $278 | $164 |
| 44 | Montana Range: $54 – $263 | $163 |
| 45 | Maryland Range: $24 – $335 | $161 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $48 – $307 | $160 |
| 47 | Missouri Range: $64 – $265 | $159 |
| 48 | Oklahoma Range: $51 – $298 | $154 |
| 49 | Ohio Range: $41 – $298 | $154 |
| 50 | Arizona Range: $54 – $267 | $145 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $297 | $131 |