CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, sinuses

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 70486 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 70486
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: $1,087
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, sinuses at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,087. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,087

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,087 (1018%)

Insurance Median: $121 (113%)

Cash: $1,087 (1018% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $121 (113% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 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.

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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	$26 - $1,994	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $2,091	25%
Fidelis Care	$33 - $679	31%
Humana	$33 - $679	31%
Mvp	$33 - $679	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$37 - $679	35%
Aetna	$38 - $1,826	36%
Martins Point	$38 - $679	36%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$38 - $679	36%
Choicecare	$40 - $1,592	37%
Magnacare	$41 - $1,698	38%
Highmark Blueshield	$50 - $1,902	47%
St. Regis	$91 - $679	85%

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 $1,087.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 70486.

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 70486.
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.