CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, liver function panel

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 80076 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80076
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, liver function panel at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.17, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$8.17

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.17 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $117 (1432%)
Insurance Median: $29 (355%)
Cash: $117 (1432% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (355% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.17 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $117 61%
Mvp $7 - $111 86%
Aetna $8 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $111 98%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $8 - $88 98%
Humana $8 - $33 98%
Martins Point $8 98%
St. Regis $8 98%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $8 98%
Fidelis Care $9 - $10 110%
Wellpath $11 - $64 135%
Ebpa $28 - $101 343%
Harvard Pilgrim $30 - $94 367%
Magnacare $30 - $94 367%
Coventry $31 - $99 379%
Nppn $33 - $105 404%
Cigna $35 - $117 428%

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