CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $100 (663%)
Insurance Median: $46 (305%)
Cash: $100 (663% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (305% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 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 305% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 205%). 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 $9 - $100 60%
Mvp $12 - $95 80%
Aetna $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $95 99%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $15 - $75 99%
Humana $15 - $28 99%
Martins Point $15 99%
St. Regis $15 99%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $15 99%
Fidelis Care $17 - $19 113%
Wellpath $21 - $55 139%
Ebpa $53 - $86 351%
Harvard Pilgrim $55 - $80 365%
Magnacare $55 - $80 365%
Coventry $59 - $85 391%
Nppn $62 - $90 411%
Cigna $64 - $100 424%

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