CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: St Vincent's Birmingham

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at St Vincent's Birmingham is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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%)
Insurance Median: $26 (155%)
Ins. Median: $26 (155% 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.

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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
Cigna $14 - $17 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 95%
Aetna $17 - $20 101%
Ambetter / Centene $17 - $23 101%
Cooper Green $17 101%
Humana $17 - $36 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $21 101%
Prime Health Services $18 - $70 107%
Seven Corners $23 137%
Viva $50 298%
Construction Claims Management $60 357%
Corvel $60 357%
Alamed $63 375%
Comp One $63 375%
Multiplan $66 393%
Pnoa $66 393%
Novanet $71 423%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals