CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Central Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96136
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $259
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Central Vermont Medical Center is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $259. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in Box 547, Barre, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$259

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $259 (191%)

Insurance Median: $51 (38%)

Cash: $259 (191% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (38% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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
Aetna	$22	16%
Coventry	$22	16%
Humana	$22	16%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$22	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $57	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$38 - $98	28%
Martins Point	$40	29%
Mvp	$62 - $121	46%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$64	47%
Cigna	$106	78%
Wellpath	$143	105%
Harvard Pilgrim	$207	152%

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 $259.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96136.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Vermont Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96136.
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.