CMS Price Transparency Data

MRI, knee or other leg joint

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 73721 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73721
Insurance Median: $268
Cash Discount Price: $5,028
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a MRI, knee or other leg joint at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $268. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,028. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $243.77, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,028

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$268

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$243.77

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $243.77 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $5,028 (2063%)

Insurance Median: $268 (110%)

Cash: $5,028 (2063% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $268 (110% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $243.77 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $4,868	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $4,950	17%
Aetna	$61 - $244	25%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$61 - $3,766	25%
Humana	$61 - $1,408	25%
Martins Point	$61 - $250	25%
St. Regis	$61 - $244	25%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$61 - $244	25%
Mvp	$62 - $4,197	25%
Fidelis Care	$70 - $268	29%
Wellpath	$85 - $2,765	35%
Ebpa	$224 - $4,324	92%
Harvard Pilgrim	$233 - $4,022	96%
Magnacare	$233 - $4,022	96%
Coventry	$247 - $4,274	101%
Nppn	$262 - $4,525	107%
Cigna	$270 - $4,525	111%

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 $5,028.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73721.

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 73721.
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.