CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84443
Insurance Median: $182
Cash Discount Price: $318
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 10.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$182

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: $318 (1893%)

Insurance Median: $182 (1083%)

Cash: $318 (1893% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $182 (1083% 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 1083% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 983%). 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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$17	101%
United	$17 - $240	101%
Veteran'S Administration	$17	101%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$21	125%
Aetna	$73 - $165	435%
Union Coalition	$94	560%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$97	577%
Moda Health	$102 - $150	607%
Premerafirst	$158	940%
Geha Ppo Usa	$164 - $279	976%
Cigna	$172	1024%
Multiplan	$191 - $296	1137%
Coventry Healthcare	$200	1190%
First Health	$223	1327%
Bering Strait School District	$239	1423%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$239	1423%
Risk & Benefit Management	$239	1423%
Banner Health	$255	1518%
Matanuska Telephone	$255	1518%

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 $318.
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 Alaska Regional Hospital 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.