CMS Price Transparency Data

Extended office visit (prolonged)

Facility: Central Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: G2212 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: G2212
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $129
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Extended office visit (prolonged) at Central Vermont Medical Center is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $34.07, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in Box 547, Barre, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$34.07

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $34.07 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $129 (379%)

Insurance Median: $43 (126%)

Cash: $129 (379% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (126% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $34.07 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
Humana	$28	82%
Coventry	$29	85%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$29	85%
Aetna	$29	85%
Martins Point	$30	88%
Mvp	$30 - $86	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $73	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $36	88%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$49	144%
Cigna	$64	188%
Wellpath	$71	208%
Harvard Pilgrim	$103	302%

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 $129.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: G2212.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Vermont Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for HCPCS code G2212.
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.