CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, abdomen (complete)

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 76700 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76700
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: $1,883
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,883. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,883

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,883 (1763%)

Insurance Median: $138 (129%)

Cash: $1,883 (1763% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $138 (129% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $1,823	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $1,854	23%
Mvp	$31 - $1,286	29%
Aetna	$36 - $110	34%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$36 - $1,410	34%
Humana	$36 - $527	34%
Martins Point	$36 - $110	34%
St. Regis	$36 - $110	34%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$36 - $110	34%
Fidelis Care	$42 - $127	39%
Wellpath	$51 - $1,036	48%
Ebpa	$133 - $1,619	125%
Harvard Pilgrim	$138 - $1,506	129%
Magnacare	$138 - $1,506	129%
Coventry	$147 - $1,601	138%
Nppn	$156 - $1,695	146%
Cigna	$161 - $1,695	151%

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 $1,883.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76700.

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 76700.
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.