CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $281
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$16.8

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $16.8 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $281 (1673%)

Insurance Median: $17 (101%)

Cash: $281 (1673% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17 (101% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $16.8 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	$16 - $27	95%
Humana	$16	95%
Aetna	$17 - $189	101%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$17	101%
Fidelis Care	$17	101%
Mvp	$17 - $224	101%
St. Regis	$17	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $214	101%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$17	101%
Martins Point	$18	107%
Highmark Blueshield	$21	125%
Wellpath	$25	149%
Emblem Health	$225	1339%
Harvard Pilgrim	$225	1339%
Magnacare	$225	1339%
Coventry	$253	1506%
Multiplan	$267	1589%

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 $281.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84443.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84443.
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.