CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, magnesium

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 83735 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83735
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: $47
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, magnesium at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.7, this hospital’s rate is 3.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.7

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.7 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $47 (701%)

Insurance Median: $21 (313%)

Cash: $47 (701% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21 (313% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.7 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 313% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 213%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$4 - $47	60%
Mvp	$5 - $44	75%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $44	90%
Aetna	$7	104%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$7 - $35	104%
Humana	$7 - $13	104%
Martins Point	$7	104%
St. Regis	$7	104%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$7	104%
Fidelis Care	$8	119%
Wellpath	$9 - $26	134%
Ebpa	$23 - $40	343%
Harvard Pilgrim	$24 - $38	358%
Magnacare	$24 - $38	358%
Coventry	$26 - $40	388%
Nppn	$27 - $42	403%
Cigna	$28 - $47	418%

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 $47.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83735.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83735.
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.