CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: National Park Medical Center

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $299
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at National Park Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $299. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1910 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$299

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $299 (1780%)
Insurance Median: $18 (107%)
Cash: $299 (1780% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (107% 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
Aetna $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 101%
Wellcare By Allwell $17 101%
Humana $18 107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 113%
Hmo Partners Dba Health Advantage $19 113%
Usable Hmo Inc $19 113%
Medicaid / KanCare $24 143%
Ambetter / Centene $32 190%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1910 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals