CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, complete blood count (CBC)

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 85025 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85025
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $7.77, this hospital’s rate is 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$7.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $7.77 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $53 (682%)
Insurance Median: $24 (309%)
Cash: $53 (682% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (309% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $7.77 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $51 51%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $53 64%
Mvp $6 - $51 77%
Aetna $8 103%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $8 - $40 103%
Humana $8 - $15 103%
Martins Point $8 103%
St. Regis $8 103%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $8 103%
Fidelis Care $9 - $10 116%
Wellpath $11 - $29 142%
Ebpa $27 - $46 347%
Harvard Pilgrim $28 - $42 360%
Magnacare $28 - $42 360%
Coventry $30 - $45 386%
Nppn $32 - $48 412%
Cigna $33 - $53 425%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals