CMS Price Transparency Data

Flu vaccine (high dose)

Facility: Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Billing Code: 90656 (HCPCS)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90656
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $8
vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Flu vaccine (high dose) at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of N/A, this hospital’s rate is N/A the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Bennington, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

N/A

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

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
Tufts	$14	N/A
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $22	N/A
Hne	$22	N/A
Health New England	$22	N/A
Mvp	$22	N/A
Cdphp	$22	N/A
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $31	N/A
Aetna	$22	N/A
Cigna	$22	N/A
Wellcare	$22	N/A
Fidelis	$22 - $23	N/A
Humana	$22	N/A
Allegiance	$31	N/A

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 $8.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify HCPCS Code matches exactly: 90656.

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 HCPCS code 90656.
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.