CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Crestwood Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $37
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Crestwood Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Dr Se, Huntsville, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $37 (220%)
Insurance Median: $19 (113%)
Cash: $37 (220% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (113% 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 $11 - $17 65%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $19 83%
Node Champva $14 83%
Tricare $14 83%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $17 89%
Humana $16 95%
Medicare (plans) $16 95%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $16 95%
Viva Health $16 95%
Aetna $17 - $19 101%
Alacare Hospice $17 101%
Hospice $17 101%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Select Health Mcr Adv $17 101%
Node Va $17 101%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $17 101%
Veterans Eval Services $17 101%
Node Prime Health Mcr Adv $18 107%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $21 125%
Occunet $21 125%
Ambetter / Centene $25 149%
Self Pay $34 - $40 202%
American Employee Alliance $76 452%
Wc Hart & Cooley $76 452%
Alamed $94 560%
Wc Acs Compiq Xerox $116 690%
Fortified $131 - $151 780%
Core Choice $132 - $138 786%
Prime Health $132 - $145 786%
Coventry $134 798%
Rockport $135 804%
America'S Choice $138 - $151 821%
Novanet $138 - $142 821%
Wc Al $145 863%
Multiplan $161 958%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals