CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $118
Cash Discount Price: $1,248
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$118

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: $1,248 (1168%)

Insurance Median: $118 (110%)

Cash: $1,248 (1168% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $118 (110% 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	$19 - $1,208	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $1,229	20%
Mvp	$26 - $972	24%
Aetna	$31 - $107	29%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$31 - $935	29%
Humana	$31 - $349	29%
Martins Point	$31 - $110	29%
St. Regis	$31 - $107	29%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$31 - $107	29%
Fidelis Care	$35 - $118	33%
Wellpath	$43 - $686	40%
Ebpa	$114 - $1,073	107%
Harvard Pilgrim	$118 - $998	110%
Magnacare	$118 - $998	110%
Coventry	$126 - $1,061	118%
Nppn	$133 - $1,123	125%
Cigna	$138 - $1,123	129%

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 $1,248.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

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 76856.
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.