CMS Price Transparency Data

New patient office visit (30-44 min)

Facility: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: 99203 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99203
Insurance Median: $103
Cash Discount Price: $182
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a New patient office visit (30-44 min) at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $117.57, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$103

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$117.57

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $117.57 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $182 (155%)

Insurance Median: $103 (88%)

Cash: $182 (155% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $103 (88% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $117.57 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
Cdphp	$30 - $150	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $147	29%
Mvp	$57 - $148	48%
Bmc	$59 - $84	50%
Hne	$59 - $105	50%
Aetna	$75 - $145	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75 - $135	64%
Cigna	$75 - $147	64%
Fidelis	$75 - $110	64%
Humana	$75 - $105	64%
Wellcare	$75 - $105	64%
Health New England	$89 - $123	76%
Tufts	$93 - $125	79%
Allegiance	$105 - $147	89%
Harvard Pilgrim	$105 - $148	89%

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 $182.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99203.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99203.
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.