CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $550
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at The University of Vermont Health Network - Champl is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $550. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$550

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$135.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.6 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $550 (406%)

Insurance Median: $131 (97%)

Cash: $550 (406% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (97% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.6 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
Beacon Health	$44 - $106	32%
Mvp	$75 - $406	55%
Aetna	$91 - $364	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$91 - $326	67%
Fidelis Care	$91 - $96	67%
Humana	$91	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$91 - $389	67%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$91 - $96	67%
St. Regis	$105	77%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$121 - $402	89%
Martins Point	$121	89%
Wellpath	$128	94%
Highmark Blueshield	$131 - $377	97%
Emblem Health	$408	301%
Harvard Pilgrim	$408 - $472	301%
Coventry	$459 - $531	338%
Magnacare	$472	348%
Multiplan	$484 - $560	357%

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 $550.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 99214.

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 99214.
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.