CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)

Facility: Gifford Medical Center

Billing Code: 99213 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99213
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $79
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) at Gifford Medical Center is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $95.19, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 44 South Main Street, Randolph, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$95.19

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $95.19 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $79 (83%)

Insurance Median: $81 (85%)

Cash: $79 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (85% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $95.19 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	$33 - $218	35%
Martins Point Health Care	$36 - $109	38%
Mvp Health Care Of Ny	$36 - $207	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $231	38%
Cigna	$63 - $194	66%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$63 - $194	66%
Multiplan	$73 - $226	77%
Aetna	$75 - $231	79%

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 $79.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99213.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Gifford Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 99213.
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.