CMS Price Transparency Data

Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)

Facility: The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy

Billing Code: 99214 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 99214
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $401
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) at The University of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $401. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 133 Park Street, Po Box 729, Malone, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$401

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $401 (296%)

Insurance Median: $108 (80%)

Cash: $401 (296% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (80% 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
Mvp	$75 - $124	55%
Fidelis Care	$77 - $108	57%
Humana	$77 - $108	57%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$88 - $316	65%
Aetna	$91 - $289	67%
UnitedHealthcare	$91 - $288	67%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$91 - $108	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$94 - $277	69%
St. Regis	$105 - $108	77%
Choicecare	$108 - $252	80%
Martins Point	$108 - $121	80%
Highmark Blueshield	$301 - $456	222%
Magnacare	$372	274%

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 $401.
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-Alice Hy 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.