CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96136
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $113 (83%)

Insurance Median: $45 (33%)

Cash: $113 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (33% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$22	16%
Humana	$22	16%
St. Regis	$22	16%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$22	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $106	17%
Mvp	$23 - $72	17%
Fidelis Care	$25	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $190	21%
Wellpath	$31 - $62	23%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$40 - $79	29%
Martins Point	$40	29%
Cigna	$48 - $72	35%
Ebpa	$87	64%
Harvard Pilgrim	$90	66%
Magnacare	$90	66%
Coventry	$96	71%
Nppn	$102	75%

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 $113.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96136.

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 96136.
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.