CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, thyroid (TSH)

Facility: Mena Regional Health System

Billing Code: 84443 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84443
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $462
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, thyroid (TSH) at Mena Regional Health System is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $462. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $16.8, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$462

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $462 (2750%)
Insurance Median: $17 (101%)
Cash: $462 (2750% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (101% 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%
Allwell Mcr Adv $17 101%
Ar Superior Select Tribute Health Plan Mcr Adv $17 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $19 101%
Cigna $17 101%
Humana $17 101%
Medicare (plans) $17 101%
UnitedHealthcare $17 101%
Vapccc3 All Regions 1-6 Dos Gt 1/30/19 $17 101%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv $17 101%
Ambetter / Centene $21 125%
Qualchoice $24 143%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR 71953
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals