CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $751
Cash Discount Price: $2,743
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $751. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,743. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,743

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$751

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$3,342.87

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3,342.87 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $2,743 (82%)

Insurance Median: $751 (22%)

Cash: $2,743 (82% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $751 (22% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3,342.87 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Fidelis Care	$417 - $564	12%
Humana	$417	12%
Mvp	$417 - $1,970	12%
Aetna	$490 - $751	15%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$490	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$504 - $10,499	15%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$555 - $1,328	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$571 - $9,020	17%
Martins Point	$816	24%
Choicecare	$858 - $1,116	26%
St. Regis	$1,781	53%
Magnacare	$2,194	66%
Highmark Blueshield	$2,688	80%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $2,743.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 28296.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 28296.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.