CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $291
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 5.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $291 (1732%)

Insurance Median: $93 (554%)

Cash: $291 (1732% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (554% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 554% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 454%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$12 - $273	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $93	101%
Aetna	$93 - $250	554%
Choicecare	$93 - $218	554%
Fidelis Care	$93	554%
Humana	$93	554%
Martins Point	$93	554%
Mvp	$93 - $242	554%
St. Regis	$93	554%
UnitedHealthcare	$93 - $287	554%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$93	554%
Magnacare	$233	1387%
Highmark Blueshield	$261	1554%

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 $291.
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-Alice Hy 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.